Looking for #4 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. #5 Indiana Hoosiers betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Point Spread, Total and Moneyline betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before kickoff on Saturday.
Ohio State vs. Indiana Best Picks Today
- Under 50.5 (-110): The Under draws 49% of bets, but 76% of the handle, the widest gap on the board, and these two defenses allow a combined 25.0 points per game.
- Ohio State -3 (-108): Ohio State has 68% of Point Spread bets and an even larger 76% share of the money laying the field goal on the road.
- Jeremiah Smith Receiving Yards 140+ (+108): Smith has 916 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns through six games, an average of 152.7 yards per game.
Game Info
| Kickoff | Saturday, October 17 at 12:00 p.m. ET |
| Venue | Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN |
| TV | FOX |
Ohio State vs. Indiana Odds
| Market | Hoosiers (Home) | Buckeyes (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | +3 (-112) | -3 (-108) |
| Total | Over 50.5 (-110) | Under 50.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +136 | -162 |
DraftKings Betting Trends
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Indiana +3 | 32% | 24% |
| Point Spread | Ohio State -3 | 68% | 76% |
| Total | Over 50.5 | 51% | 24% |
| Total | Under 50.5 | 49% | 76% |
| Moneyline | Indiana | 18% | 16% |
| Moneyline | Ohio State | 82% | 84% |
The biggest gap is on the Total, where tickets are divided almost evenly, but 76% of the money is on the Under. Ohio State also holds a larger share of the handle than the tickets on the Point Spread.
QB Matchup
| Stat | Josh Hoover (IND) | Julian Sayin (OSU) |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 6-0 | 5-1 |
| Comp% | 68.2% | 71.2% |
| Pass YPG | 227.3 | 295.3 |
| TD/INT | 17/0 | 17/2 |
| Passer Rating | 200.5 | 194.4 |
Team Comparison
| Stat | IND | OSU |
|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 40.2 | 42.7 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 11.8 | 13.2 |
| Yards/Game | 462.7 | 503.5 |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 263.5 | 246.8 |
| 3rd Down % | 45.3% | 45.2% |
| Turnovers | 1 | 6 |
Key Matchup Numbers
- Bigger money on the Under: Only 49% of bets are on the Under, but it holds 76% of the handle. Indiana allows 11.8 points per game and Ohio State allows 13.2.
- Ohio State backfield change: Ja’Kobi Jackson has been ruled out, so Bo Jackson is set to start. Bo Jackson leads the Buckeyes with 460 rushing yards on 89 carries.
- Ball security: Indiana has turned the ball over just once all season, while Ohio State has six giveaways. Josh Hoover has 17 touchdown passes and no interceptions.
- Pressure up front: Indiana has 20 sacks through six games, more than double Ohio State’s nine. The Hoosiers beat the Buckeyes 13-10 in last season’s Big Ten Championship Game.
DraftKings Player Props
- Jeremiah Smith (OSU) Receiving Yards 140+ (+108): plus money below his 152.7 receiving yards per game
- Charlie Becker (IND) Receiving Yards 80+ (+121): Indiana’s top receiver has 529 yards and eight touchdowns on 30 catches
- Bo Jackson (OSU) Rushing Yards 80+ (-109): set to start with Ja’Kobi Jackson ruled out, averaging 5.2 yards per carry
- Julian Sayin (OSU) Passing Yards 265+ (-115): priced below his 295.3 passing yards per game
- Turbo Richard (IND) Rushing Yards 60+ (+116): Indiana’s leading rusher has 597 yards on 71 carries
- Josh Hoover (IND) Passing Touchdowns 2+ (-102): close to even money with 17 touchdown passes in six games
FAQs
What are the Ohio State vs. Indiana odds this week?
Ohio State is a 3-point road favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Point Spread set at Ohio State -3 (-108). The Total is set at 50.5, and Ohio State is -162 on the Moneyline, while Indiana is +136.
What are CFB betting trends?
Betting trends show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting trends identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.