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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nOhio State vs Indiana Key Matchups and Handicap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nIndiana's Dominant Run Since the Big Ten Title Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Ohio State's 30-game winning streak over Indiana ended in last year's Big Ten Championship, when the Hoosiers won as a 3.5-point underdog in Indianapolis. Indiana's defense held Ohio State to just 58 rushing yards in that game, though Jeremiah Smith still broke free for eight catches and 144 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Indiana has been nearly untouchable since. The Hoosiers are 9-0 straight up with an average margin of victory of 27.2 points per game, a stretch that includes wins over Alabama, Oregon, Miami (Fla.) and last week's victory at Nebraska. This year's team appears to be a tick behind last year's championship squad, particularly on offense, but home field and a 3.5-point head start with the defending champions help offset those concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Ohio State's Search for a Second Receiver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Ohio State is 5-2 since the loss to Indiana, with defeats to Miami (Fla.) and Texas, and an average point differential of 23.9 points per game over that stretch. There are holes to poke in the Buckeyes' resume, and the biggest one is the lack of a second reliable target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
In last year's meeting, Ohio State had a viable second option in Carnell Tate, who went on to become a top-five draft pick of the Titans. Halfway through this season, the Buckeyes still have not found this year's Tate. In the win over Iowa two weeks ago, Smith caught more passes (11) than the rest of the team combined (9). In last week's win over Maryland, quarterback Julian Sayin threw only 11 passes that were not targeted toward Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Hoosiers Trust Curt Cignetti's Game Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Smith is unquestionably one of the best wide receiver prospects in recent memory, but if there is any coach in the country to trust with a proper game plan, it is Curt Cignetti. When an offense funnels this much of its production through one player, a well-prepared defense can make life difficult. Cignetti's staff already held Ohio State to 58 rushing yards in the last meeting, and the Buckeyes now have fewer secondary options to exploit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
OSU vs IND Betting Trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\nOSU vs IND Key Injuries and Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\nOhio State vs Indiana ATS and Total Picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nIndiana +3.5 Spread Pick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Indiana beat Ohio State as a 3.5-point underdog on a neutral field last year, and now the Hoosiers get the same number at home. Since that game, Indiana has won nine straight by an average of more than 27 points, while Ohio State has lost twice. The Buckeyes' offense has become heavily dependent on Jeremiah Smith, and Curt Cignetti is the right coach to scheme against that. With nearly all of the money on Ohio State failing to push the line higher, Indiana +3.5 is the play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Both offenses come with question marks. Indiana's attack appears to be a step behind last year's version, and Ohio State is relying almost entirely on one receiver. Last year's meeting featured an Indiana defense that held the Buckeyes to 58 rushing yards, and a similar effort would make it difficult for Ohio State to sustain drives. The market has priced the under at -120 at 51.5 despite heavy public over support, which points to a game played closer to the vest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\nOhio State vs Indiana Best Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\nIndiana with the points is the strongest play. The Hoosiers have home field, a proven game plan against this opponent and a nine-game winning streak, while Ohio State has become predictable on offense. Indiana on the moneyline is also worth a look as a home underdog. The under completes the card given the questions on both offenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Final Score Prediction for Ohio State vs Indiana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Jeremiah Smith makes his share of plays, but Indiana's defense limits everyone else around him and keeps Ohio State's run game in check once again. The Hoosiers' offense does just enough to grind out scoring drives, and the home crowd helps Indiana close out another win over the Buckeyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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