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Ohio State Looks to Continue Dominance of Minnesota in Bowl Eligibility Showdown

Game time: November 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Ohio Stadium — Columbus, OH

Article updated Nov 13, 1:36 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Buckeyes come in with an undefeated record while the Golden Gophers are searching for bowl eligibility at 5-5. These teams last met in 2021 with Ohio St. winng by 14,

Game outlook

The Buckeyes come in with an undefeated record while the Golden Gophers are searching for bowl eligibility at 5-5. These teams last met in 2021 with Ohio St. winng by 14, signifying the Buckeyes' dominance in this series.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 11/18/2023 @ 4:00pm EST

Where: Ohio Stadium Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Golden Gophers +1,500 | Buckeyes -5,150

Spread: Golden Gophers +27.5 (-110) | Buckeyes -27.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 49.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 98%.

Minnesota Golden Gophers

On the road, they have only one victory and have lost two in a row. With several injuries and a lack of playmakers on defense, Minnesota will face a challenging game on the road against Ohio State. Wide receiver Daniel Jackson has been exceptional and Tyler Nubin has 4 interceptions, which may help if they can find success stopping the run.

Ohio St. Buckeyes Analysis

This week, Ohio State looks to extend their four-game winning streak with another dominant performance. The offense, with the help of QB Kyle McCord who has 20 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, and WR Marvin Harrison Jr., will look to power the Buckeyes to a win while the defense will look to make use of their home-field advantage and elite defensive ranking.

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Ohio State Expected to Dominate Minnesota in Challenge of the Trenches

Ohio State's defense is expected to overpower Minnesota's offensive efforts, with the Buckeyes well-equipped to win in the trenches of the game. Minnesota lacks the pass rush to pressure Ohio State's quarterback, McCord, and the secondary is unable to check the Buckeye's many threatening receivers. Ohio State is anticipated to easily dominate this matchup, proving to be too strong for the Gophers.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Minnesota Golden Gophers+1,600 → +1,650Moved
  • Moneyline · Ohio St. Buckeyes-8,123 → -7,516Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Golden Gophers+28.5 (-110) → +27.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Ohio St. Buckeyes-28.5 (-110) → -27.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over49.5 (-110) → 51 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under49.5 (-110) → 51 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Minnesota Golden Gophers
5-5 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ohio St. Buckeyes
9-0 matchup record · 7-2-1 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-11-13T06:36:44.205Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

On the road, they have only one victory and have lost two in a row. With several injuries and a lack of playmakers on defense, Minnesota will face a challenging game on the road against Ohio State. Wide receiver Daniel Jackson has been exceptional and Tyler Nubin has 4 interceptions, which may help if they can find success stopping the run.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Ohio St. Buckeyes defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 37-3

Ohio St. Buckeyes defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 37-3 on November 18, 2023, a 34-point decision in the series. Ohio St. Buckeyes' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 17-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Minnesota Golden Gophers +27.5 (-110) spread, Ohio St. Buckeyes covered, while the 40 combined points finished under the recorded total of 51.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • EmcSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes +27.5 (-110)Win
  • MickeytSpread · Minnesota Golden Gophers +27.5 (-110)Loss
  • Kentc_Spread · Minnesota Golden Gophers +27.5 (-110)Loss
  • EmcTotal · Over 50 (-110)Loss
  • BluedevilSpread · Minnesota Golden Gophers +27.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes -27.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes -27.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 50 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Minnesota Golden Gophers +27.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 50 (-110)Loss