COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football will open Big Ten Conference play against Wisconsin as a big favorite. The Buckeyes opened as 17-point favorites over Wisconsin for Saturday night’s game at Ohio Stadium, per Caesar’s Sports Book. According to the Odds Shark database, that would be the largest line in an OSU-Badgers game since at least 1999. However, it does not deviate from the recent history in the series. The Buckeyes were big favorites in both games in 1999 — at Ohio Stadium (-14.5) and in the Big Ten championship game (-16.5). Ohio State has won eight straight head-to-head matchups against Wisconsin dating back to 2011. It is 4-1 covering the spread as a favorite in that stretch. Ohio State has been favored by at least 17.5 points at kickoff in all three of its games. However, Saturday’s 77-21 victory over Toledo was the first time the Buckeyes have covered…
Continue Reading: How much is Ohio State football favored by over Wisconsin? College betting odds
