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First look: Minnesota at Ohio State odds and lines


The Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-5, 3-4 Big Ten) meet the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-0, 7-0) Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (BTN). Below, we look at Minnesota vs. Ohio State odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire's college football picks and predictions.

The Golden Gophers were on the short end of a 49-30 scores at the Purdue Boilermakers last Saturday. After picking up win No. 5 on Oct. 28 to move within a win of bowl eligibility, Minnesota has lost 2 in a row, while also failing to cover. The Over has cashed in the past 2 games, averaging 28.0 PPG on offense, but allowing 38.0 PPG on defense.

The Buckeyes coasted to a 38-3 win over visiting Michigan State on Saturday, cashing as a 32-point favorite as the Under (48) connected. The Ohio State defense has allowed 17 or fewer points in every game this season, cashing the Under in 8 of 10 outings.

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Minnesota at Ohio State odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 6:28 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Minnesota +1600 (bet $100 to win $1,600) | Ohio State -4500 (bet $4,500 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Minnesota +28.5 (-110) | Ohio State -28.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

2023 betting stats

  • ML: Minnesota 5-5 | Ohio State 10-0
  • ATS: Minnesota 3-7 | Ohio State 5-4-1
  • O/U: Minnesota 5-5 | Ohio State 2-8

Minnesota at Ohio State head-to-head

The Buckeyes lead the all-time series 46-7, winning the past 11 meetings since 2000. Ohio State had to vacate a win in 2010. Minnesota's last win in the series actually came at Ohio Stadium, winning 29-17 in 2000, as RB Tellis Redmon rolled up 118 rushing yards and a score, outdueling QB Steve Bellisari, RB Beanie Wells and WRs Reggie Germany and Ken-Yon Rambo.

Minnesota is 3-0-1 ATS in the past 4 meetings since 2014, with the Under also going 3-1 during the span.

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