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Star wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. and the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-0) play the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-5) on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET, at Ohio Stadium.
The Buckeyes are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -27.5) against the Golden Gophers. The over/under for this game is 49 points.
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Game Info for Ohio State vs. Minnesota
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | -27.5 | -110 | -110 | 49 | -110 | -110 | -5526 | +1733 |
Ohio State Pick Insights
- So far this season, Ohio State has compiled a 5-3-2 record against the spread.
- When it has played as at least 27.5-point favorites this season, Ohio State is 2-2 against the spread.
- Two of Ohio State’s 10 games with a set total have hit the over (20%).
Ohio State Stats & Insights
- On defense, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit, ranking fourth-best by surrendering just 262.3 yards per game. The offense ranks 36th (428.8 yards per game).
- Ohio State ranks 30th in points scored this year (33.3 points per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in the FBS with 9.9 points allowed per game.
- Ohio State has been finding success on both offense and defense in the passing game, ranking 17th-best in passing offense (290.2 passing yards per game) and second-best in passing defense (149.9 passing yards allowed per game).
- On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 23rd-best by giving up just 112.4 per game. The Buckeyes rank 90th on offense (138.6 rushing yards per game).
- Ohio State ranks 31st in third-down conversion rate this year (43.8%), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 12th-best in the FBS with a 29.1% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Ohio State has forced nine total turnovers (118th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 10 times (21st in the FBS) for -1a turnover margin of -1, 78th-ranked in college football.
Ohio State’s Best Players
- Kyle McCord has racked up 2,687 yards (268.7 ypg) on 191-of-288 passing with 20 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
- TreVeyon Henderson has racked up 648 yards on 103 carries while finding the end zone eight times as a runner. He’s also caught 14 passes for 184 yards (18.4 per game).
- This season, DeaMonte Trayanum has carried the ball 75 times for 311 yards (31.1 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Harrison has hauled in 59 catches for 1,063 yards (106.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone 12 times as a receiver.
- Cade Stover has hauled in 34 receptions totaling 508 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Emeka Egbuka has a total of 344 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 27 throws and scoring three touchdowns.
- J.T. Tuimoloau has four sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and 28 tackles.
- Tommy Eichenberg is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 69 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- Steele Chambers has a team-leading one interception to go along with 55 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
Minnesota Betting Insights
- Minnesota has gone 3-7-0 ATS this year.
- Five of Minnesota’s 10 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Minnesota Pick Insights
- Minnesota has been struggling on offense, ranking 21st-worst with 318.6 total yards per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, giving up 364 total yards per contest (54th-ranked).
- From an offensive perspective, Minnesota is putting up 22.5 points per game (102nd-ranked). It ranks 62nd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (25.8 points given up per game).
- Minnesota’s passing game has been sputtering, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with 158.2 passing yards per game. It has been more effective defensively, allowing 226.6 passing yards per contest (68th-ranked).
- With 160.4 rushing yards per game on offense, Minnesota ranks 65th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 47th, giving up 137.4 rushing yards per contest.
- Minnesota’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit on third down this season, ceding a 45% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 97th with a 45% third-down rate.
- Minnesota has fared really well in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +6 ranks 22nd-best in the FBS, with 18 forced turnovers (17th in the nation) and 12 turnovers committed (41st in the nation).
Minnesota’s Best Players
- Athan Kaliakmanis has put up 1,582 passing yards, or 158.2 per game, so far this season. He has completed 52.2% of his passes and has tossed 13 touchdowns with seven interceptions.
- Darius Taylor has rushed for 591 yards on 103 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground.
- Jordan Nubin has run for 393 yards across 81 carries, scoring two touchdowns.
- Daniel Jackson has racked up 681 receiving yards on 45 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring seven touchdowns as a receiver.
- Corey Crooms has 26 receptions (on 54 targets) for a total of 334 yards (33.4 yards per game) this year.
- Brevyn Spann-Ford’s 23 receptions (on 43 targets) have netted him 226 yards (22.6 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Danny Striggow has 6.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has six TFL and 25 tackles.
- Maverick Baranowski, Minnesota’s top tackler, has 37 tackles, three TFL, and one sack this year.
- Tyler Nubin has picked off a team-high four passes. He also has 35 tackles, one sack, and four passes defended to his name.
