- Ohio State is heavily favored to beat Minnesota with -650 odds.
- Ohio State is seen as a 14-point favorite for this game.
- The game total is set at 63 points.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mn. – Big 10 Football is kicking off the new season and there is no better game to start off the year than with the Ohio State Buckeyes going up against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
This game should be circled because Ohio State is the first team ranked inside of the top-5 playing this season and are certainly looking to make a statement with this matchup. Online sportsbooks believe that the Buckeyes will be successful based on where the odds have opened up.
#4 Ohio State Buckeyes Vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Moneyline: Ohio State (-650) vs. Minnesota +425
- Spread: Ohio State -14
- Total: 63 Points
Ohio State Vs. Minnesota Moneyline
Looking at who the outright winner will be, regardless of this game being played on Minnesota's home turf, Ohio State’s college football odds could be comfortably bet on seeing as they are opening up the season already in a playoff position.
Getting into the history between the two, Ohio State has dominated the Golden Gophers since the beginning of time, winning 45 of their 52 games against each other. The Buckeyes are also currently on a ten-game win streak against Minnesota dating back to 2001.
Something else that strongly backs up Ohio State winning this game even more is that Minnesota is on a 17-game losing streak against top-25 ranked opponents.
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Ohio State Vs. Minnesota Spread
Based on the trends surrounding the moneyline, some might think that a 14-point spread is easily doable for Ohio State. Although the Buckeyes have dominated in the wins column against them, the Golden Gophers have been able to keep these games closer than many may have expected.
In their last nine matchups, Ohio State has covered a 14-point spread five times while there have been two pushes and two covers on the Minnesota side. Recently though, in their last three games, Ohio State has gone 1-1-1 against the spread but did cover in their last meeting in 2018.
Ohio State Vs. Minnesota Game Total
The odds on the game total should be some of the easiest money made betting on the UNDER. The 63 points posted is just way too high for these two teams together. Especially based on the fact that the UNDER has hit in their last nine meetings.
For that reason alone, it should be expected that the UNDER is the side to take on this wager.
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