Indiana Hoosiers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction & Picks, October 17, 2026

On Saturday 17 October 2026, Indiana Hoosiers host Ohio State Buckeyes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Ohio State Buckeyes -3.5 Point Spread. On this line Ohio State Buckeyes give up 3.5 points before the game starts, so they have to win by more than 3.5. It was priced at -101 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.90 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -101 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.90 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Ohio State Buckeyes to Win (-169)

On Saturday 17 October 2026, Indiana Hoosiers host Ohio State Buckeyes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Ohio State Buckeyes Moneyline. This one only needs Ohio State Buckeyes to win the game. It was priced at -167 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $15.99 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -169 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $15.90 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Turbo Richard Over 54.5 Rushing Yards (-110)

On Saturday 17 October 2026, Indiana Hoosiers host Ohio State Buckeyes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Turbo Richard Over 54.5 Rushing Yards. This wins if Turbo Richard finishes with more than 54.5 rushing yards. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Nick Marsh Over 5.5 Catches (+108)

On Saturday 17 October 2026, Indiana Hoosiers host Ohio State Buckeyes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Nick Marsh Over 5.5 Receptions. This wins if Nick Marsh finishes with more than 5.5 receptions. It was priced at +108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $20.80 if it lands. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at +108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $20.80 if it lands. This one is priced as an outside chance. Our model has this as a long shot, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Indiana Hoosiers v Ohio State Buckeyes. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.