- Game: Ohio State Buckeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers
- Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Location: Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN
- TV: Peacock
- Odds/Point Spread: Boilermakers (+20)
- Total/Over-Under: 51.5
Ross-Ade Stadium is the site for an exciting matchup between the Purdue Boilermakers (2-4) and the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0) on Saturday, October 14, 2023. According to Vegas oddsmakers, Purdue enters the game as 20-point underdogs. The over-under for the game is set at 51.5.
Ohio State (#3) @ Purdue Odds
Moneyline
Ohio State (#3) -1200
Purdue +700
Point Spread
Ohio State (#3) -19.5 (-115)
Purdue 19.5 (-105)
Total
Over 50.0 (-110)
Under 50.0 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The Ohio State Buckeyes are coming off a dominating win against the Maryland Terrapins, with a final score of 37-17. Quarterback Kyle McCord had an impressive performance, completing 19 out of 29 passes for 320 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Buckeyes’ rushing attack was led by Deamonte Trayanum, who had 61 yards on 20 carries. Overall, Ohio State gained a total of 382 yards on 62 plays. On the defensive end, they allowed 196 passing yards and 106 rushing yards.
Ohio State has been a dominant offensive force this season, averaging 35.0 points per game. Their ground game has been solid, averaging 131.6 yards per game. The Buckeyes have accumulated a total of 2,172 yards so far this season. They have scored 9 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. Ohio State has 109 first downs and has been penalized 31 times for 262 yards. They have committed 3 turnovers.
Defensively, the Buckeyes have been strong against the pass, only allowing 792 passing yards this season. They have given up an average of 158.4 passing yards per game and have a 56.6% completion rate against them. In terms of total yards allowed, Ohio State ranks 8th in the country with an average of 264.8 yards per game. They have allowed 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns. Their rushing defense has been stout, allowing only 3.1 yards per attempt and 106.4 rushing yards per game.
The Purdue Boilermakers enter this matchup with a 2-4 record. In their previous game, they suffered a close loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes with a final score of 20-14. Quarterback Hudson Card threw for 247 yards and 1 touchdown, but also threw 2 interceptions. Devin Mockobee led the rushing attack with 89 yards on 20 carries. Purdue gained a total of 343 yards on offense.
Purdue’s offense has averaged 25.7 points per game this season. They have gained an average of 390.3 yards per game, with 1,491 passing yards and 851 rushing yards overall. The Boilermakers have committed 38 penalties for 343 yards. They have thrown 5 interceptions and lost 5 fumbles. Defensively, Purdue has allowed an average of 28.0 points per game. They have surrendered 923 rushing yards and 226.5 passing yards per game. They have given up 12 rushing touchdowns and 8 passing touchdowns.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are favored by 20 points in this matchup.
The Pick: Take the Buckeyes -20
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