Ohio State vs. Indiana Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (9-0) have a Big Ten matchup versus the Indiana Hoosiers (3-6).

Ohio State vs. Indiana Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 40.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Ohio State as the favorites.

Over/Under

Finally, the total for the game is set at 60.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Ohio State vs. Indiana Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Stadium: Ohio Stadium

Betting Preview

Ohio State

Ohio State has been making things happen on both sides of the ball this year, ranking 14th-best in total offense (484.1 yards per game) and sixth-best in total defense (271.8 yards allowed per game). Ohio State has been a handful for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (best with 45.8 points per game) and scoring defense (eighth-best with 15.8 points allowed per game) this year. Ohio State has been a tough matchup for opposing teams in the passing game, with a top-25 ranking in both passing offense (19th-best with 290.9 passing yards per game) and passing defense (seventh-best with 165.9 passing yards allowed per game) this season. Defensively, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 13th-best by giving up only 105.9 per game. The Buckeyes rank 32nd on offense (193.2 rushing yards per game). Ohio State has been thriving on both sides of the ball in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 24th-best in third-down conversion rate (46.8%) and ninth-best in third-down percentage allowed (29.2%). Ohio State has forced 16 total turnovers (28th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over seven times (eighth in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +9, the seventh-best in college football.

Indiana

Indiana’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, putting up 329.0 total yards per game, which ranks 21st-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 103rd with 422.3 total yards surrendered per contest. Indiana’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in scoring defense this season, surrendering 32.2 points per game, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 99th with 23.3 points per contest. Indiana has been struggling to stop the pass, ranking 25th-worst with 264.4 passing yards given up per game. It has been more effective offensively, regstering 250.3 passing yards per contest (55th-ranked). Indiana ranks second-worst in rushing yards per game (78.7), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 82nd in the FBS with 157.9 rushing yards surrendered per contest. Indiana ranks 96th in the FBS with a 36.1% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 97th with a 42.0% third-down percentage allowed on defense. After forcing 10 turnovers (97th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 17 times (106th in the FBS) this season, Indiana owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin of -7.

Ohio State vs. Indiana Betting Analysis

Ohio State Betting Insights

Ohio State has covered the spread four times over nine games with a set spread. Ohio State has yet to cover a spread (0-1) when playing as at least 40.5-point favorites. Ohio State games have gone over the total six times this season. The Buckeyes have been the moneyline favorite a total of six times this season, and they’ve won each of those games. The Buckeyes have yet to play as a moneyline favorite of or shorter.

Hoosiers Betting Insights

Indiana have compiled a 3-6-0 record against the spread this season. This season, Indiana games have hit the over five times. The Hoosiers have been the underdog in six games this season, and they have failed to win any of those contests. This season, the Hoosiers have won three of their nine games, or 33.3%, when they’re the underdog by at least on the moneyline.

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Ohio State vs. Indiana Against The Spread & Betting Records

Ohio State

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 59.4 59.1 60.2
Implied Total AVG 44.4 44.8 43.7
ATS Record 4-5-0 3-3-0 1-2-0
Over/Under Record 6-3-0 4-2-0 2-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 6-0 4-0 2-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-0 0-0 0-0

Hoosiers

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 54.9 54.7 55.5
Implied Total AVG 33.6 34.2 32.3
ATS Record 3-6-0 3-3-0 0-3-0
Over/Under Record 5-4-0 4-2-0 1-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 3-0 3-0 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-6 0-3 0-3

Players to Watch

Ohio State

  • As part of the Buckeyes’ defensive unit, Tommy Eichenberg has collected 78 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one interception in nine games.
  • As part of the Buckeyes’ defensive unit, Steele Chambers has posted 1.0 sack to go with 5.0 TFL, 46 tackles, and one interception in nine games.
  • J.T. Tuimoloau has helped carry the Buckeyes’ defense with two interceptions to go along with 18 tackles, 6.0 TFL, three sacks, and two passes defended in nine games.
  • The Buckeyes’ defense has been helped by the contributions of Lathan Ransom, who has played nine games, recording 39 tackles and one interception.

Hoosiers

  • On defense, Aaron Casey has helped lead the charge with 58 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks in nine games.
  • Bradley Jennings Jr. has registered 49 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack in nine games for the Hoosiers.
  • Dasan McCullough has delivered 4.0 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL and 28 tackles in nine games for the Hoosiers.
  • With one interception to go with 39 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended in nine games, Bryant Fitzgerald has been doing his part on defense for the Hoosiers.

Ohio State vs. Indiana Predictions and Pick

Ohio State vs. Indiana betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Hoosiers (+40.5)

    Pick OU:

    Under (60.5)

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How to Bet on Ohio State vs. Indiana

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Our pick to win this matchup is Ohio State, and we predict that Indiana will cover the spread (Ohio State -40.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 60.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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