The Indiana Hoosiers (4-0, 4-0 Big Ten) and Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0, 3-0) meet in Columbus, Ohio for a noon ET kickoff Saturday. Below, we give you five college football prop bet predictions for Indiana-Ohio State from the BetMGM game menu.
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Indiana at Ohio State prop bet predictions
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Indiana OVER 21.5 points (-118)
The Hoosiers offense, led by QB Michael Penix Jr., has been stout so far, posting 267.5 passing yards per game to rank 37th in the nation. They have also rolled up 33.8 points per game to check in 33rd overall. While the Buckeyes are heavily favored, they have shown some blemishes defensively. They allowed just 17 points in the opener against Nebraska but coughed up 25 in a win at Penn State on Halloween, and they yielded 27 points last week against a shabby Rutgers side.
Indiana +10.5 1st half line (+105)
The Buckeyes are known for getting off to fast starts, but they haven’t yet faced a high-octane offense like the Hoosiers. Indiana has been starting fast, too, outscoring the opposition 85-21 in the first two quarters this season, covering the first-half line in all four outings. In fact, Indiana has been leading after 30 minutes in each of its games, too. While the Hoosiers certainly face their most stern test to date, catching double digits is too tough to pass up.
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1st quarter total OVER 14 (-125)
The Buckeyes have registered 35 total points in the first quarter through three games this season, good for an average of 11.7 PPG. For the Hoosiers, they have posted 31 total points in the first quarter, or 7.8 PPG, including 14 points in each of the past two games.
The Buckeyes are well rested after having last week’s game at Maryland wiped out due to COVID-19, so they’ll be champing at the bit to get going. Expect another quick start for Ohio State, and at least 17 total points in the first quarter.
Indiana +7 1st quarter spread (-113)
The Buckeyes could easily cover this number in previous seasons, but this Hoosiers offense is high flying and will be up for the challenge, at least early on, before wilting in the second half.
Alternate line: Indiana +22.5 (-143)
I feel pretty good about Indiana being able to keep this game within three touchdowns, even on the road. In fact, I think the Hoosiers, ranked 10th in the Amway Coaches Poll, likely feel being spotted three touchdowns is a slap in the face and will use that as motivation. Who doesn’t enjoy a little insurance, especially for a small price?
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