Ohio State Buckeyes vs Indiana Hoosiers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 09/02/2023

Game Time: 3:30 pm ET, Saturday, September 2, 2023

Venue:  Indiana University Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN

Where to Watch:  CBS

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  OSU -30, Indiana +30; Over/Under:  60 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  OSU -30, Indiana +30; Over/Under:  59.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  OSU -29.5, Indiana +29.5; Over/Under:  59.5 points

Ohio State Buckeyes:  0-0 (Big Ten East)

Indiana Hoosiers:  0-0 (Big Ten East)

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Ohio State Buckeyes:  N/A

Indiana Hoosiers:  N/A

Ohio State finished last season with an 11-2 record overall and they had an 8-1 record in their conference games too.  They were 7-1 in their home games, 4-0 in their road games, and they were also 0-0 in their neutral site games last season, but they will be on the road for this season opener. Last season, their offense was averaging 44.2 points scored per game while their defense was allowing an average of 21 points per game. Their offense also averaged 490.7 yards per game while their defense was allowing an average of 321.5 yards per game. C.J. Stroud led the team in passing yards with 3688, Miyan Williams led the team in rushing yards with 825, and Marvin Harrison Jr. led the team in receiving yards with 1263.

 

 

 

Indiana finished last season with a 4-8 record overall and they had a 2-7 record in their conference games too.  They were 3-4 in their home games, 1-4 in their road games, and they were also 0-0 in their neutral site games last season, but they will be at home for this season opener. Last season, their offense was averaging 23.2 points scored per game while their defense was allowing an average of 33.9 points per game. Their offense also averaged 328.3 yards per game while their defense was allowing an average of 448.8 yards per game. Connor Bazelak led the team in passing yards with 2312, Shaun Shivers led the team in rushing yards with 592, and Cam Camper led the team in receiving yards with 569.

The current betting odds have Ohio State listed as a 30 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Ohio State finished last season with a really good 11-2 record overall but it simply wasn't good enough as they lost to Michigan in their final game of the regular season and left themselves empty-handed once again. Ohio State is going to be really good this season too as they do have a lot of their production from last season returning. Their offense is going to continue putting up a ton of points despite losing starting QB CJ Stroud to the NFL. Their replacement for Stroud will have no problem stepping into this talented offense and they still have a really good defense too. Meanwhile, Indiana finished last season with a 4-8 record overall but they don't have a very good team this season and considering how strong the Big Ten has gotten, they will be even worse this year than they were last year. Indiana may be at home here but Ohio State is going to be looking to prove something after the way things have gone for them over the past few years and they will be motivated to get out to a good start in this conference game to start the season. The best way to place a bet here is on Ohio State to cover the spread in this game. 

Ohio State Indiana Prediction:  Our NCAAF Pick for Saturday, September 2, 2023 (3:30 pm ET start time) is Ohio State 56 Indiana 14.

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Ohio State Buckeyes: 30-20 ATS as a road favorite of 14.5 or more points. 38-25 ATS when the total is between 56.5 and 63. 12-2 OVER when the total is between 56.5 and 63. 18-8 OVER in all games.

Indiana Hoosiers: 6-18 ATS in all games. 4-14 ATS as an underdog. 48-29 OVER as a home underdog. 22-14 OVER in a home game where the total is between 56.5 and 63. 

Ohio State Buckeyes:  B. Christian (TE) out for season - Suspension.

Indiana Hoosiers:  None.

“No one really knows what that’s like — the relief after a win and the agony after a loss and what it means to so many people in the state of Ohio to win football games at Ohio State and what comes with that.” - Ryan Day on his team’s recent struggles against Michigan over the last few seasons.

"There's nothing like being tested by the best. Those that are elite competitors, they thrive in that. They want that. They can't wait for those things to happen. Even though it isn't the easiest way to start something out, I think it also can be the best way for you to become who I believe you can become." - Tom Allen on his team’s meeting with Ohio State in their 1st game of the new college football season.

WR Harrison Jr., Marvin 

WR Fleming, Julian 

WR Egbuka, Emeka 

TE Stover, Cade 

QB McCord, Kyle 

RB Williams, Miyan 

WR McCulley, Donaven 

WR Camper, Cam 

WR Carter, Dequece 

TE Bomba, James 

QB Jackson, Tayven 

RB Henderson, Josh 

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Coaches:

Ohio State Buckeyes: Ryan Day (6th season)

Indiana Hoosiers: Tom Allen (8th season)