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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
    Ohio State vs Missouri Betting Information
    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.
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