Ohio St. Buckeyes vs Indiana Hoosiers Predictions October 17, 2026
Ohio State is the pick to beat Indiana 27-24 on October 17, with its balanced offensive performance against Maryland giving the Buckeyes a slight edge. Indiana's explosive passing and unbeaten record make this a low-confidence forecast. Neither Ohio State -1.5 (-105) nor the 48.5 total offers a demonstrated betting advantage, so the official recommendation is Pass.
Ohio St. Buckeyes vs Indiana Hoosiers prediction and best bet
Ohio State gets the nod because its latest victory paired productive rushing and passing with a strong defensive performance. That combination offers a plausible route to winning a close game against Indiana. The forecast is Ohio State 27, Indiana 24; the official betting decision is Pass.
The distinction matters at a short spread. Ohio State looked more convincing in its October 10 victory, but the teams faced different opponents. One result apiece is a fragile foundation for judging how often the Buckeyes should cover -1.5. Indiana's comeback against Nebraska also supplies a concrete reason to keep the projected margin small.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Ohio St. Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers, October 17, 2026, in the 2026 college football season.
Records: Ohio State reached 5-1 overall and 3-0 in Big Ten play on October 10. Indiana remained unbeaten with its victory at Nebraska that day.
SportsJaw moneyline: Ohio State -148; Indiana +123.
SportsJaw spread: Ohio State -1.5 (-105); Indiana +1.5 (-115).
SportsJaw total: Over 48.5 (-114); Under 48.5 (-107).