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The Cotton Bowl sees the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Missouri Tigers hit the field on Friday, December 29, 2023. The matchup starts at 8:00 PM ET and airs on ESPN.
The Buckeyes are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6.5), against the Tigers. The over/under for this matchup is 51.5 points.
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Game Info for Ohio State vs. Missouri
- Game Day: Friday, December 29, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Arlington, Texas
- Stadium: AT&T Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | -6.5 | -110 | -110 | 51.5 | -111 | -109 | -234 | +189 |
Ohio State Pick Insights
- Ohio State has a 6-4-2 record against the spread this season.
- Ohio State has a 5-3-1 record against the spread this season when favored by 6.5 points or more.
- Ohio State games with a set total have hit the over three times this season (25%).
Ohio State Stats & Insights
- Ohio State ranks 37th in total offense this season (425 yards per game), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with 425 yards allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit, ranking second-best by surrendering just 11 points per game. The offense ranks 33rd (32.8 points per game).
- Ohio State has been clicking on all fronts in the passing game this year, ranking 22nd-best in passing (282.7 passing yards per game) and best in passing defense (147.5 passing yards allowed per game).
- On defense, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 22nd-best by giving up only 112.5 per game. The Buckeyes rank 85th on offense (142.3 rushing yards per game).
- Ohio State has been a handful for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (20th-best with a 45.8% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (seventh-best with a 28.6% third-down percentage allowed) this season.
- With 11 forced turnovers (121st in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (17th in the FBS), Ohio State (-1) has the 74th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Ohio State’s Best Players
- Kyle McCord has recorded 3,170 yards (264.2 ypg) on 229-of-348 passing with 24 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
- TreVeyon Henderson has racked up 854 yards on 137 carries while finding the end zone 11 times. He’s also caught 19 passes for 229 yards (19.1 per game).
- DeaMonte Trayanum has piled up 373 yards on 85 carries, scoring three times.
- Marvin Harrison Jr.’s 1,211 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 117 times and has registered 67 catches and 14 touchdowns.
- Cade Stover has caught 41 passes while averaging 48 yards per game and scoring five touchdowns.
- Emeka Egbuka’s 35 catches have turned into 452 yards and four touchdowns.
- J.T. Tuimoloau has collected four sacks to pace the team, while also recording three TFL and 34 tackles.
- Tommy Eichenberg is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 76 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- Jordan Hancock has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 34 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and three passes defended to his name.
Missouri Betting Insights
- Missouri has gone 8-3-0 ATS this season.
- Missouri is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.
- Seven of Missouri’s 11 games with a set total have hit the over (63.6%).
Missouri Pick Insights
- Missouri’s offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 25th-best in the FBS with 442.1 total yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 347 total yards per game, which ranks 39th.
- Missouri is compiling 34.1 points per contest on offense this season (26th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 22.3 points per contest (41st-ranked) on defense.
- From an offensive standpoint, Missouri is putting up 271.6 passing yards per game (30th-ranked). It ranks 62nd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (222.4 passing yards given up per game).
- In terms of rushing, Missouri ranks 53rd in the FBS on offense (170.5 rushing yards per game) and 34th on defense (124.6 rushing yards allowed per game).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Missouri ranks 30th in the FBS (44.4% third-down conversion rate) and 65th defensively (38.6% third-down rate allowed).
- Missouri has accumulated 18 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over eight times, leading to a +10 turnover margin, which ranks eighth-best in the FBS.
Missouri’s Best Players
- Brady Cook has recored 3,166 passing yards, or 263.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 66.7% of his passes and has recorded 20 touchdowns with five interceptions. He’s also helped out on the ground with 22.4 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner eight times.
- Cody Schrader has rushed for 1,489 yards on 247 carries so far this year while scoring 13 times on the ground. He’s also added 22 catches, totaling 191 yards.
- Nathaniel Peat has totaled 317 yards on 76 carries with three touchdowns.
- Luther Burden III has racked up 1,190 receiving yards on 82 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring eight touchdowns as a receiver.
- Theo Wease has 45 receptions (on 71 targets) for a total of 639 yards (53.3 yards per game) and six touchdowns this year.
- Mookie Cooper has racked up 429 reciving yards (35.8 ypg) this season.
- Darius Robinson paces the team with 7.5 sacks, and also has eight TFL and 28 tackles.
- Ty’Ron Hopper is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 52 tackles, seven TFL, and three sacks.
- Kris Abrams-Draine has a team-leading four interceptions to go along with 39 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
