Ohio State Takes on Wisconsin: Predictions and Odds for Their Week 8 Clash
Ohio State aims to maintain its unbeaten streak as they face off against Wisconsin in a key college football matchup.
Ohio State Takes on Wisconsin: Predictions and Odds for Their Week 8 Clash
No. 1 ranked Ohio State (6-0, 3-0) seeks to extend its winning streak in a matchup against Big Ten rival Wisconsin (2-4, 0-3) this Saturday. Ohio State remains undefeated, showcasing dominance in their conference matches, most recently overcoming Illinois with a score of 34-16. Conversely, Wisconsin looks to break a losing streak that includes a shutout by Iowa last week (37-0).
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET at Camp Randall Stadium and will be aired on CBS and Paramount+. The current odds indicate Ohio State as 25.5-point favorites, with a total points over/under set at 41.5.
The Key Factors
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Reasons for Ohio State’s Confidence
Ohio State has shown an impressive streak, marking six consecutive wins against Wisconsin dating back to the 2016 season. This includes four meetings held at Camp Randall. They are currently maintaining an ATS record of 5-0-1 this season. Their defense is holding opponents to approximately 6.8 points per game. Wisconsin’s scoring rate is a concerning 15.5 points per game.
Wisconsin’s Strategy
The loss to Iowa marked the first time Wisconsin has been shutout at home since 1980, largely influenced by turnovers. They possess a solid run defense allowing only 97.5 yards per game and were conceding just 19.8 points per game before the last game. In past home encounters with the Buckeyes, they have managed to keep the score difference under 25 points.
How to Approach Your Bets
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