Ohio State vs Oregon Prediction College Football Picks 1/1/25

Oregon (13-0) vs Ohio State (11-2)

Game Info: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 5:00 pm (Rose Bowl)

Betting Odds: Oregon +1.5 / Ohio State -1.5 --- Over/Under: 53 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Ducks meet Wednesday in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl. Here’s a Ohio State vs Oregon Prediction. This article will include a Ohio State vs Oregon Pick.

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes recently beat Indiana and Tennessee, while losing to Michigan. The Ohio State Buckeyes have won 3 of their last 4 non-home games. Will Howard is completing 73.2 percent of his passes for 3,171 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka have combined for 1,861 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns, while Carnell Tate has 42 receptions.

The Ohio State Buckeyes ground game is averaging 168.2 yards per contest, and Quinshon Judkins leads the way with 839 yards and 10 touchdowns. Defensively, Ohio State is allowing 11.4 points and 242.2 yards per game. Cody Simon leads the Ohio State Buckeyes with 86 tackles, JT Tuimoloau has 8 sacks and Denzel Burke has 2 interceptions.

Oregon Ducks Betting Preview

The Oregon Ducks recently beat Wisconsin, Washington and Penn State. Oregon has won 7 straight non-home games. Dillon Gabriel is completing 73.2 percent of his passes for 3,558 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Tez Johnson and Evan Stewart have combined for 1,479 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns, while Traeshon Holden has 38 receptions.

The Oregon Ducks ground game is averaging 171.8 yards per contest, and Jordan James leads the way with 1,253 yards and 15 touchdowns. Defensively, Oregon is allowing 17.8 points and 301.9 yards per game. Bryce Boettcher leads the Oregon Ducks with 87 tackles, Matayo Uiagalelei has 10.5 sacks and Tysheem Johnson has 3 interceptions.

Ohio State vs Oregon Injury Report

Ohio State offensive lineman Zen Michalski has missed the last four games and is questionable with a lower body injury. Tight end Jace Middleton and wide receiver Nolan Baudo are questionable with undisclosed issues.

Oregon doesn’t have any questionable players, as it’s the same injury report we’ve seen for a while. Players such as Matthew Bedford, Kyler Kasper, AJ Pugliano and Jahlil Florence are out for the season.

Ohio State vs Oregon Prediction

This line doesn't make any sense to me, as it feels like people just don't believe in the Oregon Ducks despite them being undefeated on the season. Oregon has a top-20 total offense and a defense that's top-10 in total defense and 11th in scoring defense. Oregon is humming offensively, scoring 35 or more points in 6 of its last 7 games, and has allowed 18 or fewer points in 7 of its last 10 games. Not sure what else you need to see.

Oregon was an underdog just once this season, which came against Ohio State back in October, and the Ducks won. This will be just the fifth time since September 2022 where Oregon is an underdog. I believe Oregon is the team to beat and will gladly take the free points where I can get them. I'll also be on the Oregon ML for max betting value.

Randy’s Pick Oregon +1.5

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