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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 6
(3-1) Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (4-0)
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
Week 6 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Iowa +19.5 | Ohio State -19.5
Week 6 CFB Moneyline Odds: Iowa +902 | Ohio State -1762
College Football Betting Total: O/U 44.5
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Ohio State and Iowa have clashed on the gridiron a total of 19 times, starting with their first battle way back on November 11, 1989. In that inaugural meeting, the Buckeyes steamrolled the Hawkeyes with a commanding 28-0 victory, setting the tone for future dominance.
Fast forward to today, and Ohio State boasts a firm grip on the rivalry, leading the series 16-3.
With 15 more wins under their belt, the Buckeyes have made a habit of flexing their football muscle in this matchup.
Can Iowa finally turn the tide, or will Ohio State continue to reign supreme? Time will tell!
Ohio State comes into this matchup as the heavy favorite with the point spread sitting at -19.5. The game is set for 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 5th, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus and will be broadcast on CBS.
The over/under line is at 44.5 points. Iowa has a 3-1 record, while Ohio State is undefeated at 4-0.
The money line odds are -1762 for Ohio State and +902 for Iowa.
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa enters Week 6 against Ohio State with a 3-1 record, ranked 24th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 94.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, but just a 2.2% shot at winning the Big Ten this season.
The Hawkeyes have been favored in three of their four games, going 2-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +18.2 points, and they are 1-2 against the spread this season.
Iowa’s over/under record is 3-0, with their games averaging 45.8 points. This week’s line is set at 44.5 points, higher than their average line of 36.7 points.
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Iowa Hawkeyes Stats
Heading into week 6, Iowa’s offense is averaging 32 points per game, placing them 41st in the nation. They are ranked 71st in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing attack is their strength, averaging 250.2 yards per game on 42 attempts, ranking 21st nationally.
Kaleb Johnson leads the ground game with 685 rushing yards, nine touchdowns, and an impressive 8 yards per carry. Quarterback Cade McNamara has thrown for 588 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 80. Iowa ranks 118th in passing yards per game. Jacob Gill leads the receivers with 145 yards and one touchdown.
Iowa’s defense has been impressive this season, ranking 9th nationally by allowing just 13.8 points per game. They are also 4th in the country in rushing yards allowed, giving up only 62 yards per game on average.
In their recent game against Minnesota, Iowa’s defense allowed just 38 rushing yards on 25 attempts, while giving up 258 passing yards. They also forced one interception in the game.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State enters Week 6 with a 4-0 record, hosting Iowa. They are ranked 3rd in our power rankings and have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. The Buckeyes have a 52.3% chance of winning the Big Ten and an 84.8% chance of making the CFB playoff, according to projections.
Ohio State’s average scoring margin this season is +42 points per game. They are 2-2 against the spread and have been favored in all four games. At home, they are 1-2 ATS, while they are 1-0 on the road.
The over/under line for this week is 44.5 points. Ohio State’s games have averaged 55.5 points, with an average line of 54 points. Their over/under record is 3-1, with games averaging +1.5 points over the line.
Ohio State Buckeyes Stats
Ohio State’s offense ranks 1st in our power rankings heading into week 6, and they are 3rd in scoring, averaging 48.8 points per game. Will Howard has thrown for 1,039 yards, with a passer rating of 117, and has completed 68.6% of his passes. He has 8 touchdowns and 2 interceptions this season.
Ohio State is 35th in rushing, averaging 229.2 yards per game. Quinshon Judkins leads the team with 390 yards, averaging 8 yards per carry, and has scored 5 touchdowns. Jeremiah Smith has 364 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns on 19 catches.
Ohio State’s defense has been dominant this season, leading the nation by allowing just 6.8 points per game. In their recent game against Michigan State, they gave up only 7 points and forced an interception. The Buckeyes held the Spartans to 248 total yards, including just 49 rushing yards on 24 attempts.
Opponents are averaging 72 rushing yards per game against Ohio State, which ranks 8th in the country. Through the air, the Buckeyes are allowing 134.8 passing yards per game, ranking 12th nationally, with quarterbacks posting a 69.8 passer rating against them.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Iowa Hawkeyes are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Ohio State Buckeyes are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Iowa Hawkeyes are 7-3 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Ohio State Buckeyes have gone 3-5-2 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Iowa Hawkeyes’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Ohio State Buckeyes’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 6 NCAA Betting Prediction: Ohio State -19.5
Our projection for this week six matchup between Ohio State and Iowa is a final score of 35-13 in favor of the Buckeyes. With Ohio State as -19.5 point favorites, we see them covering the spread and taking the win.
For the over/under, with the line set at 44.5 points, our combined score projection of 48 points suggests that taking the over is the best play.
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