{"id":61724,"date":"2017-10-27T16:00:10","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T23:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=61724"},"modified":"2017-10-27T13:30:45","modified_gmt":"2017-10-27T20:30:45","slug":"ohio-state-penn-state-creates-odd-odds-for-college-football-betting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/ohio-state-penn-state-creates-odd-odds-for-college-football-betting\/","title":{"rendered":"Ohio State-Penn State Showdown Creates Odd Odds for College Football Betting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Penn State tailback Sequon Barkley will be attempting to sprint to the front of the Heisman Trophy balloting and keep his team in the running for the National Championship when they go on the road to face Ohio State on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Penn State running back Saquon Barkley can impress Heisman Trophy voters and lead his team to the College Football Playoffs with a big performance against Ohio State on Saturday. (Image: CBS Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Buckeyes, though, are favored by 6 \u00bd and the over\/under is 57 \u00bd in one of the most hotly contested college football matchups of the season. And the sportsbooks around Las Vegas are all over it.<\/p>\n

Ohio State began the season ranked No. 2, but suffered a stunning loss to Oklahoma<\/a>, at home, 31-16, in week two, which threw the season rankings into a tizzy. That dropped the Buckeyes all the way to 11th<\/sup> in the Associated Press Top 25 poll before moving up to sixth in this week\u2019s voting.<\/p>\n

Penn State, meanwhile, began the year in that sixth position, but have since moved up to No. 2. They are one of seven undefeated teams remaining in the AP\u2019s Top 25.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a bit surprising that a higher ranked team is nearly a touchdown underdog, but oddsmakers believe that home field advantage and additional rest following a bye week significantly tilt the game in favor of Ohio State coach Urban Meyer\u2019s squad.<\/p>\n

Second Test for Penn State<\/h2>\n

Penn State will be facing its second consecutive top-20 team. Last week they hosted Michigan and clobbered them, 42-13.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you have an explosive offense like we do, and you are playing really good first quarter defense, and you can get a lead, it changes how people have to play,\u201d Penn State coach James Franklin said after the game. \u201cWe played with an aggressive mindset and an aggressive mentality in all three phases.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ohio State\u2019s defense is currently ranked 15th<\/sup> in the nation, and that will test the Nittany Lions\u2019 27th<\/sup>-ranked offense.<\/p>\n

Franklin knows that battle should decide the game and said he and his staff have been preparing for any new schemes Meyer might throw at them.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re one of the more talented teams in the country,\u201d he said. \u201cThey\u2019re a multiple defense. They do a lot of things and do a lot of things well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Battle of Heisman Hopefuls<\/h2>\n

How well Barkley does on Saturday may not only decide the outcome of the game but lock up his Heisman Trophy chances<\/a> as well. The junior rushed for 108 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns. He also got three passes for 53 yards and a touchdown.<\/p>\n

He began the year at 20-1 to win college football\u2019s best player of the year, but has steadily moved up and this week was the overwhelming favorite at 4-7. He is also the projected No. 1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft if he forgoes his final year and enters the pros.<\/p>\n

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Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett can improve his chances of winning the Heisman if he has a strong performance against Penn State. The senior has a nearly 67 percent completion rate on the year and has thrown 21 touchdowns with just one interception. He began the year at 10-1 for winning the annual award, and has stayed at those odds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Franklin said he is impressed with the signal caller and how he has performed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI see J.T. playing with a lot of confidence right now,\u201d Franklin said. \u201cHe’s obviously surrounded by a lot of talent, and he’s doing a great job of distributing the ball to that talent.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Penn State tailback Sequon Barkley will be attempting to sprint to the front of the Heisman Trophy balloting and keep his team in the running for the National Championship when they go on the road to face Ohio State on Saturday. 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