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The Youngstown State Penguins (1-0) and the Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0) meet Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Youngstown State vs. Ohio State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Penguins roughed up Valparaiso 52-10 in their season opener at home on Aug. 31. RB Tyshon King rolled up 111 rushing yards and 2 TDs in a highlight performance.
The Buckeyes struggled in the regular season opener on the road, posting a 23-3 win at Indiana last Saturday. While the offense looked like a work in progress, Ohio State’s defense held IU to just 82 passing yards and 153 total yards. The Buckeyes were a dismal 2-for-12 in 3rd down efficiency, but Ohio State did post 22 first downs to just 8 for the Hoosiers.
Ohio State No. 4 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.
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Youngstown State 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 at 6:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
- Against the spread (ATS): Youngstown State +41.5 (-110) | Ohio State -41.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Youngstown State at Ohio State picks and predictions
Prediction
Ohio State 48, Youngstown State 10
Moneyline
OTB.
There was no moneyline available at the time of publishing, but it wouldn’t have been worth pursuing anyway.
Against the spread
YOUNGSTOWN STATE +41.5 (-110) looked rock-solid last weekend against Valparaiso, moving the ball up and down the field. Obviously, that all stops against Ohio State at “The Shoe”, but it should be able to at least hit double digits.
The Buckeyes should find their rhythm on offense against the FCS foe after struggling to move the chains last week in a 23-3 win at Indiana. However, it is likely going to take a 50-burger for the Buckeyes to cover, and there were no signs of that last weekend.
Over/Under
OVER 56.5 (-110) is the lean, but go very, very lightly.
The Penguins were able to roll up 52 points last week, and they should be able to find the end zone at least once. Total bettors need the Buckeyes to do the heavy lifting, and they “should” be able to score plenty of points. But, Ohio State should have done it last week, too, and the Buckeyes struggled against a subpar Indiana side. Be cautious.
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