The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) and the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (4-0, 1-0) meet Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rutgers vs. Ohio State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Scarlet Knights opened the non-conference schedule with a 3-0 straight up (SU)/2-1 against the spread (ATS) start, including a 22-21 win over Power 5 team Boston College on the road. However, Rutgers suffered a 27-10 loss at home as a 9-poing underdog to Iowa in the Big Ten opener last weekend.
The Buckeyes continue to roll up big offensive numbers, going for 45 points or more points in each of the past 3 games. That includes a 52-21 win over Wisconsin in their conference opener last week with the Over hitting for the 2nd straight outing for OSU.