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One of the best wideouts in college football will be on display when Emeka Egbuka and the Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0) on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
The Buckeyes are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -40.5) versus the Scarlet Knights. The over/under for this game is 59.5 points.
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Ohio State vs. Rutgers
- Game Day: Saturday, October 1, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Stadium: Ohio Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeyes | -40.5 | -112 | -109 | 59.5 | -110 | -110 | N/A | N/A |
Ohio State Betting Insights
- Rutgers is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- In Rutgers’ four games with a set total, two have hit the over (50%).
Ohio State Stats & Insights
- Ohio State has been clicking on all fronts this season, ranking best in total offense (565.3 yards per game) and 20th-best in total defense (278.7 yards allowed per game).
- Ohio State has been a tough opponent for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (sixth-best with 47.7 points per game) and scoring defense (20th-best with 14.3 points allowed per game) this year.
- Ohio State ranks 41st in pass defense this year (194.3 passing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 358.3 passing yards per game.
- Ohio State ranks 28th in rushing yards this year (207.0 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 18th-best in the FBS with 84.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio State has been a tough opponent for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (third-best with a 62.2% third-down conversion rate) and third-down defense (12th-best with a 26.1% third-down percentage allowed) this season.
- Ohio State owns the 45th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +1, forcing two turnovers (117th in the FBS) while turning it over one time (third in the FBS).
Ohio State’s Best Players
- C.J. Stroud has thrown for 1,222 yards (305.5 ypg) to lead Ohio State, completing 70.5% of his passes and tossing 16 touchdown passes compared to one interception this season.
- TreVeyon Henderson has racked up 318 yards on 50 carries while finding the end zone three times as a runner.
- Miyan Williams has piled up 308 yards on 43 attempts, scoring three times.
- Egbuka’s leads his squad with 442 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 26 receptions (out of 35 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. has hauled in 21 receptions totaling 387 yards, finding the end zone five times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Cade Stover has compiled 12 catches for 188 yards, an average of 47.0 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Javontae Jean-Baptiste leads the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 1.0 TFL and six tackles.
- Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State’s tackle leader, has 27 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Ronnie Hickman leads the team with one interception, while also collecting nine tackles and one pass defended.
Rutgers Betting Insights
- Rutgers is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Two of Rutgers’ four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Rutgers Stats & Insights
- Rutgers’ defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks sixth-best in the FBS with 229.0 total yards surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, it is putting up 366.0 total yards per game, which ranks 96th.
- Rutgers ranks 53rd in the FBS with 34.7 points per game, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks 17th-best by allowing only 14.0 points per game.
- Rutgers’ passing game has not been getting things done, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with 143.7 passing yards per game. It has been more effective on defense, allowing 196.7 passing yards per contest (44th-ranked).
- Rutgers has been top-25 in rushing on both sides of the ball this season, as it ranks 17th-best in rushing yards per game (222.3) and second-best in rushing yards allowed per game (32.3).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Rutgers ranks 76th in the FBS (39.0% third-down conversion rate) and 30th on defense (29.5% third-down rate allowed).
- Rutgers has produced six forced turnovers this season and have turned it over two times, leading to a +4 turnover margin, which ranks 16th-best in the FBS.
Rutgers’ Best Players
- Evan Simon has 571 passing yards, or 142.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 61.8% of his passes and has collected three touchdowns with two interceptions.
- Kyle Monangai has rushed 42 times for 171 yards, with two touchdowns.
- Al-Shadee Salaam has run for 145 yards across 25 carries, scoring two touchdowns.
- Aron Cruickshank paces his team with 156 receiving yards on 18 receptions with two touchdowns.
- Shameen Jones has caught eight passes and compiled 101 receiving yards (25.3 per game).
- Johnny Langan’s 16 targets have resulted in eight catches for 86 yards and one touchdown.
- Tyreem Powell has 3.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 3.0 TFL and 15 tackles.
- Christian Izien, Rutgers’ top tackler, has 23 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
- Robert Longerbeam has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has eight tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended to his name.
