Rutgers football vs. Ohio State: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

On Saturday afternoon, Ohio State will put their undefeated record on the line when they travel to Piscataway to take on Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights have already reached the six-win mark, but they have a tough test in front of them in Ohio State.

The Buckeyes are the top team in the country and have scored at least 20 points in four straight games. While Rutgers hasn’t had the same amount of success, they have won their last two conference games. They are also eager to prove themselves against the best college football has to offer.

In order to pull off an upset, Rutgers will need an offensive explosion from Gavin Wimsatt and Kyl Monangai. The defense will be tasked with containing one of the best players in the country in wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Regardless of the outcome, there should be plenty of fireworks in this game between two talented Big Ten teams.

Betting Lines and point spreads for Ohio State at Rutgers

The lines, courtesy of Bet MGM

• Moneyline (ML): Rutgers -1200, Ohio State +750

• Point Spread: Rutgers +18.5 -110, Ohio State – 18.5 -110

• Total Points: Rutgers 42.5 – 10, Ohio State 42.5 -110

Injury Report: Ohio State at Rutgers

Rutgers: Jose De Croce, out indefinitely (undisclosed), Naseim Brantley, out indefinitely (eligibility), Tyler Needham, out indefinitely (knee), Chris Long, out for season (upper body), Rene Konga, Quest (undisclosed)

Ohio State: Miyan Willams, out for season (undisclosed), Emeka Egbuka, Quest (leg), Joe Royer, Quest (undisclosed), Devin Brown, Mid Nov (ankle), TC Caffey, out indefinitely (knee), Joop Mitchell, out indefinitely (undisclosed), Kyion Graves, out indefinitely (undisclosed), Jayden Boonsu. out indefinitely (undisclosed) Nolan Baudo, out indefinitely (undisclosed), Reis Stocksdale, out for season (knee), Zack Herbstreit, out for season (undisclosed), Bennett Christian, out for season (suspension).

Players to watch: Ohio State at Rutgers

Gavin Wimsatt: On Saturday, Rutgers offense will be tasked with keeping pace with one of the best teams in the country. As a result, Wimsatt will have to put points on the board with his arms and legs. For Rutgers to have a chance at pulling off an upset, the Kentucky native must maximize every opportunity.

Marvin Harrison Jr: The Philadelphia native is one of the most talented players in the country, and a big day could be in store for him against Rutgers. Harrison Jr. has at least 100 receiving yards in his last four games. He sets the tone for the Buckeyes offense.

Prediction: Ohio State at Rutgers

Take Ohio State in this one. While Rutgers won their last two games against Big Ten teams, Ohio State is ranked as the best team in the country. Their offense has been nearly unstoppable and that is not expected to change against Rutgers. If they continue to play like they have all the season, Ohio State should be 9-0 after this game.

Prediction: Ohio State 41 Rutgers 13

Past History: Ohio State at Rutgers

Entering this matchup, the Buckeyes are 9-0 against Rutgers all-time. Last year, they beat Rutgers in dominating fashion 49-10. While the Scarlet Knights are enjoying their best season in decades, this matchup will be their toughest one of the season.

Story originally appeared on Rutgers Wire