by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Nov 02, 2023
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET, Saturday, November 4, 2023
Venue: SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ
Where to Watch: CBS
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: OSU -18.5, Rutgers +18.5; Over/Under: 42.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: OSU -18.5, Rutgers +18.5; Over/Under: 42.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: OSU -18.5, Rutgers +18.5; Over/Under: 42.5 points
Season Record
Ohio State Buckeyes: 8-0 (5-0) (2nd place, Big Ten East)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 6-2 (3-2) (4th place, Big Ten East)
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Ohio State Buckeyes: won their last game on the road against the Wisconsin Badgers 24-10.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights: won their last game on the road against the Indiana Hoosiers 31-14.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Preview and Analysis
Ohio State is entering this game with an 8-0 record overall and they have a 5-0 record in their conference games too. They are 4-0 in their home games, 4-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against Wisconsin 24-10. Kyle McCord was the starting QB and he completed 17/26 passes for 226 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. TreVeyon Henderson led the team in rushing yards with 162 and 1 TD. Marvin Harrison Jr. led the receivers with 123 receiving yards on 6 receptions and 2 TDs. Jack Sawyer led the defense in that game with 4 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while Jordan Hancock and Tyleik Williams each led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.
Rutgers is entering this game with a 6-2 record overall and they have a 3-2 record in their conference games too. They are 5-0 in their home games, 1-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against Indiana 31-14. Gavin Wimsatt was the starting QB and he completed 5/12 passes for 39 passing yards, 0 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Gavin Wimsatt led the team in rushing yards with 143 and 3 TDs. Christian Dremel led the receivers with 14 receiving yards on 2 receptions. Deion Jennings and Mohamed Toure each led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while no one on the defense recorded a sack in that one. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.
Ohio State vs Rutgers Prediction
The current betting odds have Rutgers listed as an 18.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Rutgers has looked really good this season with their 6-2 record overall and they are also 3-2 in their conference games. They have been really good in their home games all year as they are 5-0 and they do have a really good defense that they have been leaning on in their games. Ohio State is 8-0 this season and they are 5-0 in conference play but they have not looked that good in their games, specifically on offense, despite being ranked 1st in the country. They have been struggling to put up points in road games all season like their win against Indiana which they only scored 23 points in and their win against Wisconsin last week which they only scored 24 points in. Now they are playing their 2nd road game in a row and Rutgers is a really good defensive team that plays a lot better at home, they will put up a fight in this game for the best team in the country. The best way to place a bet here is on Rutgers to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Ohio State Buckeyes: 4-8 ATS off 3 straight wins against conference rivals. 3-9 ATS after allowing 4.25 or less yards/play in 4 consecutive games. 7-1 UNDER in all games. 7-1 UNDER as a favorite. 6-1 UNDER after 1 or more consecutive straight up wins.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 6-1 ATS in all games. 19-10 ATS off 2 or more consecutive overs. 10-3 UNDER when the total is between 42.5 and 49. 10-4 UNDER off 1 or more straight overs. 7-1 UNDER after a win by 17 or more points.
Key Injuries
Ohio State Buckeyes: M. Williams (RB) out for season - Undisclosed. E. Egbuka (WR) Ques Sat - Leg. J. Royer (TE) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. D. Brown (QB) Mid Nov - Ankle. T. Caffey (RB) Out indefinitely - Knee. J. Mitchell (WR) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. K. Grayes (WR) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. J. Bonsu (S) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. N. Baudo (WR) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. R. Stocksdale (WR) out for season - Knee. Z. Herbstreit (TE) out for season - Undisclosed. B. Christian (TE) out for season - Suspension.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights: C. Long (WR) out for season - Upper Body. R. Konga (DL) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. T. Needham (OL) Out indefinitely - Knee. N. Brantley (WR) Out indefinitely - Eligibility. J. De Croce (OL) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
“I believe he's the best football player in the country." - Ryan Day on Marvin Harrison Jr after his team’s win against Wisconsin in their last game.
“This is a big, big step for the program, there’s no doubt about it. It’s been a while since this program has been bowl eligible. What did I say?” - Greg Schiano after his team’s win against Indiana in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Ohio State Buckeyes
WR Harrison Jr., Marvin
WR Fleming, Julian
WR Egbuka, Emeka
TE Stover, Cade
QB McCord, Kyle
RB Henderson, TreVeyon
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
WR Washington, Isaiah
WR Jackson, JaQuae
WR Dremel, Christian
TE Langan, Johnny
QB Wimsatt, Gavin
RB Monangai, Kyle
Statistical Leaders
Ohio State Buckeyes
Passing: K. McCord (2163)
Rushing: T. Henderson (457)
Receiving: M. Harrison Jr. (889)
Touchdowns: M. Harrison Jr. (8)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Passing: G. Wimsatt (1134)
Rushing: K. Monangai (744)
Receiving: C. Dremel (294)
Touchdowns: K. Monangai (7)
Coaches:
Ohio State Buckeyes: Ryan Day (6th season)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Greg Schiano (15th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
