College Football Week 3 Best Bets: Ohio State vs. Western Kentucky

After an 8-1 Week 2, Vaughn Dalzell breaks down why one of his best bets for Week 3 is Ohio State’s defense against Western Kentucky’s offense.

Western Kentucky at Ohio State (-28.5): O/U 63.5

Ohio State is having one of its best starts to the year on the defensive end. The Buckeyes, like the Michigan Wolverines, are one of five teams to allow a touchdown on the season (Georgia, Air Force, Syracuse).

Western Kentucky enters with 41 points recorded on USF and 52 points on FCS Houston Christian. Ohio State is a completely different animal and so is playing in Columbus.

Ohio State held Indiana to three points and Youngstown State to seven points in two games. The Hilltoppers are a passing offense and if they are constantly under pressure or get sacked, well, that won’t matter.

The Buckeyes have one of the most talented defensive fronts in the country and should limit Austin Reed’s time shooting for the Hilltoppers.

Indiana managed 82 passing yards and was only sacked once against Ohio State. Youngstown State totaled 135 passing yards and had two sacks on OSU.

I played against Western Kentucky’s Team Total Under 17.5 at -128 odds and I also played against the Under 16.5 at +100. This line should have opened at 16.5 and closed at 14.5.

Choose: Western Kentucky Team Total Under 17.5 (1u)
*Odds provided by BetMGM

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