The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes are set to take on the Marshall Thundering Herd in Week 4 and are heavy favorites in this matchup. The Buckeyes have dominated their opponents in the first two weeks of the season, and expectations remain high as they prepare to face Marshall at home. Ohio State is coming off a bye week and will look to continue their winning streak.
The Buckeyes are favored by 40 points in the latest odds, and the over/under for total points is set at 52.5. The model at SportsLine has been successful in predicting college football games and has generated a profit for its followers. It is leaning towards the Over in this game and has a point-spread pick that hits in over 50% of simulations.
Ohio State’s offense has been explosive, led by senior quarterback Will Howard and running backs Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson. The defense has also been stellar, posting a shutout in their last game. On the other hand, Marshall has shown resilience against top programs in the past and could pose a challenge for Ohio State.
While Ohio State is favored to win by a large margin, Marshall has the potential to cover the spread with their experienced players and dual-threat quarterback. The Thundering Herd have covered the spread in four of their last five Saturday games. The advanced computer model at SportsLine provides insights into which team to pick in this matchup.
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