Ohio State vs. Oregon Betting Trends & Rivalry Odds

Segment Spotlight: Quick Hits From Pushing The Odds with Matt Perrault

Ohio State Draws Heavy Betting Support Against Oregon as Sharper Matchups Slow Early Action

Ohio State faces a critical home game against Oregon after losing at USC. The Buckeyes cannot afford another defeat, but their freshman quarterback struggled last week. Oregon also has quarterback problems, rotating between two players after its starter was injured.

Despite those concerns, the betting action is overwhelmingly on Ohio State. The Buckeyes are receiving 96% of the money and 100% of the master money at -7. It was the most lopsided game on the charts by volume, leaving the sportsbook needing Oregon to show up on the road.

Kentucky and Tennessee meet in a rivalry between teams and fan bases that strongly dislike each other. Kentucky has been quietly good and is currently in the field, but a loss could change that next week.

Tennessee opened as a 5.5-point favorite before the line quickly moved to 7. Betting volume has remained low since that initial move, with little additional action in the market.

Weekends featuring closely matched ranked teams can depress early betting handle because the numbers are sharp and the margins are small. Bettors may wait for more information, higher limits or a better opportunity before entering the market. Some may also avoid revealing a strong position too early and disrupting the line. In several of these matchups, the limited action may simply reflect uncertainty about what to do.