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Ohio State Favored on Road Against Indiana
The Buckeyes enter Bloomington as 3.5-point favorites in a matchup of top-five teams with strong offenses and defenses.
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Game Setup
No. 4 Ohio State carries a 5-1 record into Saturday's contest at No. 5 Indiana, which remains unbeaten at 6-0. The money line lists Ohio State at -110 and Indiana at +150, while the total sits at 50.5. Both teams rank among the top 10 in adjusted efficiency, and Indiana enters on a 22-game winning streak after snapping a 30-game skid against the Buckeyes last season.
Buckeyes Hold Edge
Ohio State has allowed the top passing success rate in the nation, while Indiana has surrendered big plays through the air. The Buckeyes' road scoring has been limited, including just three second-half points at Texas and a 31-14 win at Iowa. Indiana converted only one of 10 third downs and gained 13 first downs in its last outing, suggesting sustained drives could prove difficult against Ohio State's defense.
Smith Prop Stands Out
Jeremiah Smith has seen his targets rise to an average of 11 per game, with more than 62 percent coming at least 10 yards downfield. His yards per catch have increased from 14.3 to 19.1. In road games he recorded 16 targets for 164 yards at Texas and 14 targets for 206 yards at Iowa. The 130-yard prop at -103 offers value given the matchup and workload.
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