Iowa Hawkeyes vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Pick & Prediction 10/5/24
With a 4-0 record, the Ohio State Buckeyes are looking to stay undefeated as they host the Iowa Hawkeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET, and the game will be broadcast on CBS. Iowa comes in with a 3-1 record. The over/under line is 44.5 points, and the Buckeyes are the heavy favorite at -19.5 points.
IOWA HAWKEYES VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes -19.5
This game will be played at Ohio Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 5th.
WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:
- We have the Ohio State Buckeyes winning this one by a score of 35 to 13
- Not only do we have the Ohio State Buckeyes winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -19.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 44.5 points
Will The Iowa Hawkeyes Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Iowa enters Week 6 with a 3-1 record, ranked 24th in our power rankings as they face Ohio State. They have a 94.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 2.2% shot at winning the Big Ten this season.
The Hawkeyes have a +18.2 average scoring margin but are 1-2 against the spread. At home, they are 0-2 ATS, while they’ve covered their only road game.
Iowa’s over/under record is 3-0, with an average line of 36.7 points. This week’s line is set at 44.5 points, and their games have averaged 45.8 points.
Iowa’s offense has leaned heavily on their rushing attack, averaging 250.2 yards per game, which ranks 21st in the nation. Kaleb Johnson has been the standout performer, rushing for 685 yards and scoring nine touchdowns, while averaging 8 yards per carry. The Hawkeyes are 41st in scoring, with 32 points per game, and they rank 38th in third-down conversions, converting 45% of their attempts.
Quarterback Cade McNamara has thrown for 588 yards, with three touchdowns and two interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 80. Iowa is 118th in passing yards per game, averaging 147.5 yards. Jacob Gill leads the receiving corps with 145 yards and one touchdown.
Iowa’s defense has been impressive this season, ranking 9th nationally by allowing just 13.8 points per game. They’ve been especially strong against the run, giving up only 62 rushing yards per game, the 4th fewest in the country.
In their last game against Minnesota, Iowa allowed just 38 rushing yards on 25 attempts. While Minnesota threw for 258 yards, Iowa’s defense also came up with an interception.
Are The Ohio State Buckeyes Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Ohio State enters Week 6 against Iowa with a 4-0 record, ranked 3rd in our CFB power rankings. They have a 100% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 52.3% chance of winning the Big Ten. The Buckeyes also have an 84.8% chance of making the CFB playoff, the 3rd highest in the nation.
Ohio State is 3-0 at home and 1-0 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in all four games, with a +42 average scoring margin. Their ATS record stands at 2-2, going 1-2 at home and 1-0 on the road.
The over/under line for this week is 44.5 points. Ohio State’s games have averaged 55.5 points, with an average line of 54 points. Their over/under record is 3-1, with games averaging +1.5 points over the line.
Ohio State’s offense ranks 1st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 6, and they are 3rd in points scored, averaging 48.8 per game. Will Howard has thrown for 1,039 yards and has a passer rating of 117. He has completed 68.6% of his passes, with eight touchdowns and two interceptions.
Ohio State is averaging 229.2 rushing yards per game. Quinshon Judkins leads the team with 390 yards, averaging 8 yards per carry, and has scored five touchdowns. Jeremiah Smith has 364 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 19 catches.
Ohio State’s defense has been dominant this season, allowing just 6.8 points per game, the best in the nation. They’ve also given up only 72 rushing yards per game, ranking 8th, and 134.8 passing yards, which is 12th in the country.
In their recent game against Michigan State, Ohio State allowed just 7 points and 248 total yards. The Buckeyes held the Spartans to 49 rushing yards on 24 attempts and forced one interception.