Indiana vs Ohio State Props: 3 Key Player Bets for Saturday's Big Ten Battle
Indiana's elite defense clashes with Ohio State's powerhouse offense in this pivotal Big Ten matchup. Both teams have championship aspirations on the line, making this Week 13's most anticipated contest.
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Here are the top player props worth targeting for this showdown:
Will Howard Under 245.5 Passing Yards (-115 at BetMGM)
- Indiana's defense ranks 4th in pass rush productivity and 14th in coverage
- Howard struggles under pressure (59% completion rate, 6.7 YPA on 10+ yard throws)
- Failed to reach 250 yards in 3 of last 4 games
- Hoosiers allow 6th-fewest explosive plays nationally
Justice Ellison Over 38.5 Rushing Yards (-115 at BetMGM)
- Indiana's inside zone rushing scheme exploits OSU's weaknesses
- Buckeyes rank 64th in line yards, 76th in stuff rate
- Ellison averages 5.7 yards per carry (3.8 after contact)
- OSU's defense struggles against inside zone runs
Quinshon Judkins Anytime TD (-140 at BetMGM)
- Lead back for Ohio State with increasing workload
- 14 more carries than TreVeyon Smith in last 5 games
- Averages 6.0 yards per carry
- Scored twice in previous game
- Expected heavy usage given Howard's potential struggles
Indiana's elite defense should disrupt OSU's passing attack, while their ground game matches up well against the Buckeyes' defensive vulnerabilities. Expect Judkins to capitalize on increased opportunities as Ohio State potentially leans more on their run game.
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