Rutgers vs. Ohio odds
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Moneyline (ML): Rutgers -690 (Bet $690 to win $100) | Ohio +490 (Bet $100 to win $490)Against the spread (ATS): Rutgers -15.5 (-110) | Ohio +15.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -109 | U: -111)Rutgers vs. Ohio betting tips preview
The Ohio Bobcats (0-0) visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0) at SHI Stadium on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The matchup will air on BTN, at 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around Rutgers vs. Ohio odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Last season, the Scarlet Knights finished 7-6 and lost the Rate Bowl. Offensively, they put up 28.9 points per game (55th in the nation) while defensively allowing 25.4 (70th). The Bobcats went 11-3 in 2024 and won the Cure Bowl. They gave up 18.1 points per game (to rank 12th in college football) while scoring 29.3 per game (53rd).
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Rutgers vs. Ohio picks and predictionsPrediction
Rutgers 27, Ohio 26
MoneylineMoneyline pick: Rutgers -690Rutgers won 25% of the games last season when it was favored on the moneyline (1-3).The Scarlet Knights never played as a moneyline favorite of -690 or shorter.Ohio won three of the six games it played as underdogs last season.The Bobcats played as an underdog of +490 or more twice last season and lost both games.Against the spreadATS pick: Ohio +15.5The Scarlet Knights won five games against the spread last season, failing to cover five times.The Bobcats covered nine times in 14 games with a spread last year.Ohio covered the spread once last season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 15.5-point underdogs.
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