The Arkansas State Red Wolves (1-0) visit the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0) Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus (Big Ten Network). Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Arkansas State at Ohio State odds; check back for our college football picks and predictions.
Arkansas State rolled up a 58-3 victory over Grambling State of the FCS in Week 1. The Red Wolves dominated with 34 first downs to just 9 for Grambling and posted a 339-50 advantage in rushing yards.
Ohio State started off slow against No. 5 Notre Dame, and actually trailed 10-7 at halftime. The Buckeyes found their sea legs in the 2nd half and registered a 21-10 win in front of the home fans as the defense was very effective. WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba left the game with a lower-body ailment, although coach Ryan Day said he expects the receiver to return this week.
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Arkansas State at Ohio State odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 11:18 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Off the board (OTB)
- Against the spread (ATS): Arkansas State +43.5 (-105) | Ohio State -43.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 68.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
2022 betting stats:
- ML: Arkansas State 1-0 | Ohio State 1-0
- ATS: Arkansas State 1-0 | Ohio State 0-1
- O/U: Arkansas State 1-0 | Ohio State 0-1
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Arkansas State at Ohio State head-to-head
This is the 1st meeting between these schools on the gridiron.
Arkansas State’s last game against a Power 5 team was a 52-3 loss at Washington last September. Prior to that, the Red Wolves were routed at Georgia 55-0 in 2019. They haven’t faced a Big Ten team since a narrow 43-36 loss at Nebraska to open the 2017 campaign.
Ohio State hasn’t faced a Sun Belt team since topping Troy 28-10 in Columbus back in 2008. OSU hasn’t lost to a non-Power 5 team since a setback against Air Force in the Liberty Bowl in 1990.
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