College Football Preview: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers – Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024

The fifth-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (10-0) will need to make a statement when they battle against the second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (9-1) on Saturday, November 23 at 12:00 PM ET at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes are favored at home with a point spread at -13.5 (-110).

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Hoosiers are aiming to win their 11th consecutive game and it would be a big one too against one of the best teams in the nation. Their latest victory was a 20-15 performance over the Michigan Wolverines, which steadily became closer in competition as the game went on.

Kurtis Rourke turned it over once for the Hoosiers, but carried them offensively with 17 of 28 completions, 206 yards, and two touchdowns. Ke’Shawn Williams had a great day with six receptions totaling 70 yards and was a key weapon for Rourke to throw to.

Their offense will need to be more dynamic against the Buckeyes, especially after only getting 246 total yards against the Wolverines. However, they did hold them to 206 yards, so this defensive intensity will also be needed soon.

The Hoosiers have typically put up 43.9 points per matchup and have allowed opposing teams to average 13.8. This is a great spread that should have been like this against the Wolverines, but instead their offense was stagnant. 

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview

The Buckeyes have won their last four games after suffering their only defeat of the season (32-31 against Oregon Ducks). In their recent win, they defeated the Northwestern Wildcats 31-7, which included a 21-0 second quarter performance from the Buckeyes.

Will Howard completed 15 of his 24 passes that amounted to 247 yards and two touchdowns. Quinshon Judkins also provided excellent offensive plays with 15 carries totaling 76 yards and two touchdowns.

They only had the ball for 28 minutes and did not have turnover while producing 420 yards. They held the Wildcats to 251 yards and even forced a turnover.

The Buckeyes have accumulated 37.8 points per game and have held their opponents to 10.3 in return. This is an exciting spread to have and one that could be in play once again for this matchup.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers appealing college football betting odds for the Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes showdown. The odds reflect the Buckeyes as 13.5-point favorites. In addition, market insights are suggesting the Buckeyes have a 73.5 percent chance of winning.

The Hoosiers have a good opportunity to cover the spread but will need to take care of business on both sides of the ball and keep possession as long as possible. Most likely, the Buckeyes will have enough depth and firepower to push this lead late in the game.

Final Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes -13.5 (-110)