- The best bet for Ohio State versus Tennessee is not a prop, but actually just on the Buckeyes to cover at 7.5-point favorites with -105 odds.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Betting odds for the Ohio State versus Tennessee College Football Playoff game are now live, with CFP betting sites not making the Buckeyes big enough favorites.
Normally, a game featuring two top-five defenses and top-25 offenses in points per game means that bettors should look at college football props and standard game lines that indicate a potentially close game, but that’s not the case here.
Ohio State vs Tennessee Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | +7.0 (-105) | +235 | O 46.5 (-115) |
| Ohio State | -7.0 (-115) | -285 | U 46.5 (-105) |
Bet on Ohio State to Cover the Spread vs Tennessee
Tennessee comes into Columbus with significantly better vibes than the Buckeyes, but those vibes may change once the game actually starts.
That’s because of significant home/road splits for both Tennessee and Ohio State:
- Tennessee is a Mediocre Team on the Road: In true road games this season, Tennessee has been on average exactly one point better than their competition. The Volunteers average 23 points per road contest and give up 22 per game. They are two and two both against the spread and straight up in those games. Tennessee has been a much better team at home this season. They are 7-0 straight up, 4-3 against the spread, score 44.375 points per game, and give up less than 10 per game. Despite likely influencing the betting odds for the game, Tennessee’s season-long stats that include those drastic splits on the road and at home should be deemed irrelevant. Just use the road stats, and it’s clear that Tennessee should be a much larger underdog.
- Ohio State Dominates at The Shoe: When not playing their rivals to the north, Ohio State is dominant when playing at The Shoe. They have covered the spread 13 times in their last 17 non-Michigan home games (one push excluded). This season specifically, Ohio State’s point differential is nearly twice as good at home as it is on the road. At home, OSU has outscored opponents by 29.25 points per game (including their Michigan loss), while on the road they have outscored their opponents by 15.25 points per game.
With huge home/road splits favoring the Buckeyes versus the Volunteers, there may not be any need to dive into CFB player props for this matchup. Instead, just bet on Ohio State to cover the spread versus Tennessee.
