Oregon State vs Ohio State NCAA Football Week 1 Odds
When: Saturday, Sept. 1 at 12:00 pm ET Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH Radio: TuneIn Live Stream: WatchESPN ATS Odds: Ohio State -37 ½ (-110) Over/Under Total Odds: 64 ½ (-110)The Beavers have arrived in Bend. #GoBeavs pic.twitter.com/S6jsQndU5s
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Why Oregon State’s a good bet at +37 ½?
The Beavers can’t be any worse this season than last season. Oregon State averaged 20.7 points per game while allowing 43 points per. Oregon State allowed 473 yards per matchup. The only team Oregon State beat last season on the way to a 1-11 SU record was Portland State. The Beavers were -26.5 favorites. They managed to barely beat Portland State a Division II team, 35 to 32. Among Oregon State’s gems was a 14-48 loss to Minnesota, and a 10-69 loss to Oregon. Unless the Beavers miraculously became the Oregon Ducks, the Buckeyes will crush them on Sept. 1. But…crushing a team doesn’t necessarily mean a cover against the spread. This experienced Oregon State squad gets 37 ½ points to work with.Team Statistics
Offense:- Average Score For: 20.67
- Total Yards: 333.75
- Pass Yards: 196.25
- Rush Yards: 137.50
- Average Score Against: 43
- Total Yards: 473.08
- Pass Yards: 237.33
- Rush Yards: 235.75
Why Ohio State’s a good bet at -37 ½?
Urban Meyer’s situation notwithstanding, Ohio State should field one of the top defenses in the nation. Even if it’s one off the top defenses in the Big Ten, the Buckeyes should hold Oregon State’s offense to 3 to 6 points. Meyer loaded up the offense like he does every off season. Ohio State’s skill players are young. They’re not young enough to blow it versus a team like Oregon State. 37 ½ points is a lot. Ohio State could cover because their team is vastly superior to Oregon State’s.Team Statistics
Offense:- Average Score For: 41.14
- Total Yards: 506
- Pass Yards: 262
- Rush Yards: 244
- Average Score Against: 19
- Total Yards: 300.93
- Pass Yards: 195.86
- Rush Yards: 105.07