Ohio State vs. Oregon Betting Picks: Under and Rushes

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Ohio State-Oregon Betting Breakdown Focuses on the Under and Ducks’ Rushing Total

Ohio State moved from a seven-point favorite to 7.5, with the line reaching eight in some spots. The total has continued to fall, reaching 44.5.

Dave likes the under, pointing to two teams with backup quarterbacks that have struggled to move the ball. He is not convinced Ohio State’s defense is suddenly poor because of one bad game against USC. He also favors unders in the Big Ten and expects a low-scoring matchup.

Another way to approach the game is Oregon’s team rushing total over 86.5. The Ducks average around 140 rushing yards per game, while Ohio State allows 95.8. Oregon does not need to rush for 200 yards to clear the number. One explosive run or a close game could be enough.

The expectation is that the plan will not involve Dylan Rayola dropping back 35 times in Columbus. A team rushing wager also avoids the challenge of determining which Oregon player will receive the carries. Brandon Smith had eight carries, D’Ay Hill Jr. had four, Jordan Davison had three, and Deuan Riggs had six.

Both teams are expected to emphasize ball control and the running game, supporting both Oregon’s rushing total and the full-game under. If either team throws 40 times, it would likely mean the score is much different than anticipated. The halftime score may not be as low as 9-6, but a low-scoring first half remains the expectation.