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Iowa Hawkeyes at Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Pick – Week 6

With a 4-0 record, the Ohio State Buckeyes are favored at -19.5 points as they host the Iowa Hawkeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET, and CBS will be covering this week six matchup. The over/under line is currently at 45.5 points. The Hawkeyes come in with a 3-1 record for the season.

Iowa’s Defense Shines

Iowa has a 95.1% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 1.9% chance of winning the Big Ten. They are 3-1 this season and 1-1 on the road. Their offense is averaging 32 points per game and is 71st in our power rankings.

On the other side of the ball, Iowa’s defense is 9th in the country, allowing 13.8 points per game. They are especially strong against the run, giving up just 62 yards per game, 4th in the nation.

This week, Iowa is a 1.9% underdog against Ohio State, with the over/under line set at 45.5 points. So far, Iowa is 3-0 against the over/under, with their games averaging 45.8 points.

Ohio State Dominates

Ohio State has a 4-0 record and is ranked 3rd in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 51.9% chance of winning the Big Ten. The Buckeyes are also 3rd in our CFB playoff odds, at 84.3%, and have a 30.1% chance of reaching the national championship game.

Ohio State’s offense is first in our power rankings and 3rd in scoring, at 48.8 points per game. They are led by Will Howard, who has thrown for 1,039 yards, with a 117 passer rating, and a 68.6% completion rate. The Buckeyes are also averaging 229.2 rushing yards per game, with Quinshon Judkins leading the team with 390 rushing yards and five touchdowns.

Ohio State’s defense is allowing only 6.8 points per game, the fewest in the nation. They have also given up just 72 rushing yards per game, 8th best, and 134.8 passing yards, 12th best. Their over/under line for this week is 45.5 points, lower than their season average of 54 points. They are 3-1 on the over/under, with games averaging 55.5 points.

Expect Ohio State to Cover

Our projections have Ohio State winning this matchup 32-11 over Iowa. The current spread is -19.5 in favor of Ohio State, and we expect them to cover the spread as the heavy home favorite.

With the over/under line set at 45.5 points, we recommend taking the under, as our model projects a combined total of 43 points.

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