Ohio State at USC Betting Tips – Back Buckeyes For College Football Cover
Ohio State are tipped to cover the spread as they visit USC, aiming for a sixth consecutive win. Despite the loss of starting quarterback Julian Sayin, Ohio State’s elite defence is expected to compensate and help secure the cover. The Buckeyes have covered in all three road games this season and are riding a five-game win streak, while USC have failed to cover in six of eight games. Although USC lead the all-time series, Ohio State won the last meeting and their defensive strength is highlighted as the decisive factor.
- Ohio State tipped to cover spread against USC
- Buckeyes have covered in all three road games; on a five-game win streak
- Ohio State’s defense is expected to offset absence of quarterback Julian Sayin
Ohio State are tipped to cover as they make it six wins in a row.
The loss of starting quarterback Julian Sayin does leave some question marks surrounding the offense, but this elite Buckeyes defense can pick up any slack to help ensure the cover.
Key Numbers – Will Buckeyes Make It 6-In-A-Row?
- Ohio State are on a 5-game win streak
- Ohio State have covered in all 3 of their road games so far
- USC have failed to cover in 6 of their 8 games this season
- The Under has cashed in all 3 of Ohio State’s road games
USC Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Ohio State Won Last Meeting
- USC lead the all-time series 13-10-1
- Ohio State won 24-7 when the two teams last met in December 2017
Ohio State Riding Five-Game Win Streak
Ohio State head to California having rebounded from their sole defeat of the season so far, winning five straight games to improve to 6-1.
The Buckeyes kicked off the campaign with a 56-3 demolition of Ball State, but came up short in their first real test as they fell 24-23 at Texas.
They rebounded immediately with a 59-3 blowout of Kent State, and have backed that up by winning the first four games on their Big Ten slate.
Ohio State downed Illinois 42-19 at home, and followed that up with wins at Iowa, 31-14, and at home to Maryland, 45-16.
The Buckeyes then knocked off defending champions Indiana on the road, beating the Hoosiers 19-15 in their last outing.
USC Suffered Second Loss Last Weekend
USC enter this matchup on the back of their second loss of the season, which has most likely ended their chances of making the Big Ten Championship.
The Trojans kicked off the campaign by winning three straight non-conference games, beating San Jose State 42-26, Fresno State 39-0 and Louisiana 49-30.
They then began their Big Ten schedule with a 42-35 win at Rutgers, but failed to follow that up a week later as they lost 41-27 at home to Oregon.
USC bounced back to down Washington 25-21, and then headed to Penn State for a 31-23 victory over the Nittany Lions.
The Trojans failed to make it three-in-a-row however, as they were beaten 24-7 in Wisconsin last weekend.
Verdict
The injury to Sayin is a massive blow for Ohio State, but they still boast one of the best defenses in college football.
The Buckeyes can shut down the Trojans here, ensuring they leave with the victory and the cover.
The Buckeyes can shut down the Trojans here, ensuring they leave with the victory and the cover.
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