Indiana vs. Ohio State Odds and Betting Breakdown: Majority of Money on Ohio State to Cover 10.5 Points
Breaking down the latest Indiana vs. Ohio State odds and betting data ahead of this Big Ten clash. With No. 5 Indiana taking on No. 2 Ohio State there's a ton on the line for a regular season game. So, how does the betting public see it playing out?
Brian Good - November 22, 2024, 5:09 PM EST
Indiana vs. Ohio State Odds and Betting Breakdown: Majority of Handle on Ohio State to Cover 10.5 Points
Before the season even started, Ohio State knew they would have a top-five matchup on their schedule when the regular season began winding down in November and December. Sure, they assumed it would be next week when they play rival Michigan and not this week against perennial laughing stock Indiana, but here we are.
If you're one of the literally dozens of lifelong Indiana football fans, you've been waiting for a long time for this. The rest of you are likely googling "Kurtis Rourke" right now and buying time until the college basketball season gets into conference play. Still, it's an exciting time in Bloomington, and head coach Curt Cignetti should get a lot of credit for what he's done to this point.
Has Indiana played a single ranked opponent this year? No, they haven't. What about a team currently ranked in the top seven spots in the Big Ten? Also no. Do they have the 106th-ranked strength of schedule so far this season, easier than the likes of Georgia State and Old Dominion? Sure do.
When you take all those factors into account you start to realize why Indiana is a 10.5-point underdog come Saturday at noon in Columbus, despite being ranked fifth in the nation. Somehow, even with decisive wins over the likes of powerhouses like Florida International, Charlotte and Western Illinois, the oddsmakers have disrespected the Hoosiers once again.
Knowing all that, how exactly should you be betting on Indiana vs. Ohio State odds this weekend? Should you follow the money or ride with the public? Let's break it down.
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Indiana vs. Ohio State Odds
You wouldn't know it by reading the opening of this article but I love the Hoosiers getting 10.5 this weekend. Ohio State has struggled with just about every decent team, and some of the not-so-decent teams, on their schedule to this point. But I won't let that get in the way of my opportunity to roast Indiana for their hilariously easy road so far.
The OSU offensive line has been an issue this season and all the talent in the world on the outside won't cover up for your shortcomings in the trenches. In the end, I expect the Buckeyes to win at home, but I think we'll see a one-score game when the final whistle blows.
Indiana vs. Ohio State Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: November 23, 2024
- Time: Noon ET
- Where to Watch: FOX
Indiana vs. Ohio State Betting Breakdown
Line | % Bets | % Handle |
|---|---|---|
Ohio State -10.5 | 47% | 58% |
Indiana +10.5 | 53% | 42% |
We've seen some interesting line movement when it comes to Ohio State vs. Indiana odds and it complicates things a little more when it comes to picking a side for this one.
When Ohio State vs. Indiana odds opened, Ohio State was a 13.5-point favorite. now, just a few hours before the opening kick, that line is down to 10.5 points.
As of today, 53% of all bets on the point spread have been on Indiana to cover. However, 58% of the money has come in on the Buckeyes. So, despite a small majority of bettors backing Indiana, almost 60% of the handle has OSU winning in a rout.
With all that money coming in on Ohio State, you'd expect to see sportsbooks upping the spread in order to get bettors to take Indiana on the road. Instead, we've seen the line move the opposite way three whole points.
