Ohio State Buckeyes vs Oregon Ducks NCAAF Betting Prediction
PublishedDecember 24, 2024,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:December 24, 2024 ,

NCAAF Ohio State vs Oregon Prediction Prudential

The Ohio State Buckeyes (11-2) face off against the Oregon Ducks (13-0) on Wednesday, January 1st. This game will be played at Rose Bowl in Pasadena and televised on ESPN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Kickoff is set for 5:00 ET.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Oregon Ducks

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Ohio State Offense Breakdown

Ohio State’s offense ranks 11th in scoring, averaging 36 points per game, and they are 4th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11. Quarterback Will Howard has thrown for 3,171 yards and has a passer rating of 118. Ohio State ranks 5th in passer rating and 3rd in completion percentage, completing 71.2% of their passes.

Howard has thrown 29 touchdowns and 9 interceptions this season. Leading receiver Jeremiah Smith has 1,037 yards and 12 touchdowns on 63 catches. Quinshon Judkins leads the rushing attack with 839 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry.

Oregon Offense Breakdown

Oregon’s offense ranks 12th in points per game, averaging 35.9, but they are 2nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 1. Dillon Gabriel leads the passing attack with 3,558 yards, and the Ducks are 1st in the nation in completion percentage at 73.6%. They rank 13th in completions and 14th in passing yards per game, averaging 278 yards. Gabriel has thrown 28 touchdowns with six interceptions, and his passer rating is 116.

On third downs, Oregon converts 49.1% of their attempts, ranking 7th nationally. Jordan James leads the rushing game with 1,253 yards and 15 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. The Ducks are 39th in rushing attempts and 40th in rushing yards per game, averaging 173.6 yards. Tez Johnson has 78 catches for 866 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Ohio State Team Defense

Ohio State’s defense has been a standout unit this season, ranking first in the nation by allowing just 11.4 points per game. They’ve also limited opponents to 141.2 passing yards per game, the fourth-lowest in the country, and a passer rating of 64.4, ranking sixth nationally.

In their recent game against Tennessee, the Buckeyes gave up just 17 points and allowed 256 total yards. Tennessee managed 152 rushing yards on 39 attempts, while Ohio State’s secondary held them to 104 passing yards on 14 completions.

Ohio State Team Defense

Oregon’s defense has been solid this season, ranking 14th nationally, allowing just 17.8 points per game. They’ve given up 128.1 rushing yards per game and 175.7 passing yards, ranking 17th in the country. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 70.2 against Oregon, the 13th-lowest in the nation.

In their latest game, Oregon allowed 37 points but also forced an interception. They gave up 325 total yards, including 189 rushing yards on 40 attempts, while holding Penn State to 136 passing yards.

Ohio State vs Oregon Trends

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Ohio State has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 27 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past three matchups at home, Oregon has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 29 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Oregon Ducks have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 3-6-1.
  • Ohio State has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.

Buckeyes vs Ducks Prediction

Our projections have Oregon winning this week one matchup against Ohio State with a final score of 31-26. The over/under line is set at 54 points, and with our predicted score of 57 points, we recommend taking the over.

As for the spread, Oregon is the +2.5 point underdogs at home, and we have them not only winning straight-up but also covering the spread.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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