Ohio State vs. Rutgers Prediction and Odds (Can Rutgers Pull Off Upset?)
By Ben Heisler
Fresh off a stunning beatdown of Michigan State over the weekend, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights remain at home for another Big Ten showdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Ohio State comes off a convincing 15-point win vs. Maryland at home, but now head back on the road for its third road game in four games.
Can the Buckeyes handle themselves as a short road favorite? Or will the Scarlet Knights continue their solid season in conference play.
Here are the latest odds over at WynnBET Sportsbook:
Ohio State vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread and Total
Spread:
- Ohio State -3 (-110)
- Rutgers +3 (-110)
Moneyline:
- Ohio State -155
- Rutgers +127
Total:
- 135 (OVER -110 | UNDER -110)
Ohio State vs. Rutgers Prediction and Pick
I expect the Scarlet Knights to play well again tonight, and not just cover the spread, but defeat the Buckeyes outright.
Ohio State having to play three of its last four games on the road adds up in an extremely competitive Big Ten conference, and now they have to face a Rutgers team that just dropped 84 points on a solid defensive club in Michigan State.
While Rutgers isn't going to shoot anywhere near 61.5% again, it passed the ball extremely well and had perhaps its most complete offensive performance in the conference to this point. Perhaps even more impressive was the Scarlet Knights having six different players score in the double digits, as the Spartans had no answer for Rutgers' depth.
Ohio State, while a prolific offensive team, is much further down the list when it comes to getting key stops; ranking 103rd in KenPom adjusted defense.
I'll back the Knights to remain hot offensively, beating Ohio State at their own game as they finally run out of gas.
LEAN: Rutgers +127 moneyline
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