First look: Western Kentucky at Ohio State odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s Western Kentucky at Ohio State college football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-0) and the Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) meet Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Western Kentucky vs. Ohio State odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s college football picks and predictions.

The Hilltoppers have rolled up 92 total points in 2 victories — topping South Florida 41-24 in the opener before belting FCS Houston Christian 52-22. WKU cashed the Over (63.5) against HCU, but it didn’t come close to covering the 42.5-point spread.

The Buckeyes struggled on offense in a 23-3 road win at Indiana in Week 1. Things were a little better in a 35-7 victory over Youngstown State of the FCS in the home opener, but it didn’t threaten to cover the 44.5-point spread at any point. The Under has cashed in both wins, with the defense allowing just 10 total points.

Ohio State is No. 4 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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Western Kentucky at Ohio State odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 12:52 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Western Kentucky +1280 (bet $100 to win $1,280) | Ohio State -3500 (bet $3,500 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Western Kentucky +27.5 (-115) | Ohio State -27.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 63.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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2023 betting stats

  • ML: Western Kentucky 2-0 | Ohio State 2-0
  • ATS: Western Kentucky 1-1 | Ohio State 0-2
  • O/U: Western Kentucky 1-1 | Ohio State 0-2

Western Kentucky at Ohio State head-to-head

This will be the 1st meeting between these institutions on the gridiron.

The last time the Buckeyes faced a Conference USA team was against Tulsa back on Sept. 18, 2021. The Golden Hurricanes has since moved to the AAC. Ohio State won 41-20 that day, but failed to cover the 24.5-point spread as the Over (60.5) hit.

The Hilltoppers faced a Big Ten foe last season on Sept. 17, falling 33-30 in overtime at Indiana, covering a 7-point number as the Over (61.5) cashed. Since the start of the 2018 season, WKU is 0-3 SU against the Big Ten, and it is 3-0 ATS with the Over going 2-1.

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