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Ohio State vs. Indiana prediction, best bets: Hoosiers will keep historic streak alive

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Leboff, M. (2026, October 17). Ohio State vs. Indiana prediction, best bets: Hoosiers will keep historic streak alive. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/betting/ohio-state-vs-indiana-prediction-college-football-best-bets-picks-odds-saturday/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-17 · by Michael Leboff

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The article predicts Saturday's college football game between No. 4 Ohio State and No. 5 Indiana at Indiana’s home field. Despite Ohio State being a heavy favorite (+390 odds for national championship) with some skepticism about Indiana’s ranking, the author suggests betting on the Hoosiers as a slight underdog (3.5 points) due to Indiana's strong defensive line that can exploit Ohio State's weak offensive line.
Written by AI on 2026-10-17, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Based on the information provided from the articles, here are some key takeaways about Ohio State's upcoming situation:

So in summary, Ohio State will need to quickly develop some of their younger QB options like Fahey while potentially adjusting offensive play-calling without their starter Sayin for the foreseeable future. This injury comes at an unfortunate time right before a big out-of-conference matchup against USC that could shape Ohio State's national ranking and playoff aspirations moving forward.

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Michael Leboff
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Buckeyes Hoosiers Indiana Ohio State Ohio State’s

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Indiana GPE · 8× Buckeyes ORG · 4× Ohio State’s GPE · 4× Hoosiers ORG · 3× Ohio State ORG · 3× DraftKings ORG · 2× Bloomington GPE · 1× Northwestern ORG · 1× Oregon ORG · 1× USC ORG · 1×

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Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps Finding an edge in this game will involve some nitpicking, but I can’t get past Ohio State’s offensive line serving as the weak link against an Indiana defense that excels at wreaking havoc.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-17
🔮 Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps Finding an edge in this game will involve some nitpicking, but I can’t get past Ohio State’s offensive line serving as the weak link against an Indiana defense that excels at wreaking havoc.

Claims (16 extracted, 0 hedged)

For the Buckeyes (5-1), they can ill-afford another loss, especially since their remaining schedule is a menace. asserted
schedule → afford → loss
Ohio State gets a bye after Indiana, then it goes down the stretch against USC, Oregon, Northwestern, Nebraska and Michigan. asserted
it → get → USC
The Hoosiers are in a better spot thanks to an unblemished record and an easier schedule, but they are also riding a historic 22-game winning streak and feel somewhat miffed by their perception in the college football community. asserted
they → rid → community
The defending champions haven’t lost since Dec. 20, 2024, yet they’re sitting at No. 5 in the country behind Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami and Ohio State. asserted
they → defend → Georgia
The betting market certainly seems skeptical of the Hoosiers, as they’re 3.5-point home underdogs against the Buckeyes. asserted
they → seem → Buckeyes
Ohio State vs. Indiana odds, prediction Ohio State’s one-point loss to Texas on Sept. 12 is clearly viewed as a blip by the college football community. asserted
loss → view → community
The Buckeyes are +390 favorites to win the national championship at DraftKings, and they’re sitting at the top of Bill Connelly’s SP+ power rankings after six weeks. asserted
they → win → weeks
Against most teams, Ohio State’s weaknesses are not going to present themselves, but that changes when you’re taking on another juggernaut. asserted
you → go → juggernaut
The Buckeyes have been splendid with the ball in 2026, and they have the country’s best game-breaker in wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, but the offensive line still has some question marks. asserted
line → have → marks
Ohio State’s offense ranks 68th in sack rate, and the running game has yet to become a strength because the O-line isn’t consistently getting a push. asserted
line → rank → push
That weakness can be exploited by a pressure-happy Indiana defense that is 18th in sack rate and seventh in yards allowed per rush. asserted
that → exploit → rush
Indiana’s offense has struggled to rip off big plays and keep defenses on their heels, but Josh Hoover has been superb at keeping things on script, which has allowed Indiana’s elite ground game to dictate the tempo every Saturday. asserted
game → struggle → tempo
Only Louisville and UCLA are averaging more yards per rush than the Hoosiers. asserted
Louisville → average → Hoosiers
Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps Finding an edge in this game will involve some nitpicking, but I can’t get past Ohio State’s offensive line serving as the weak link against an Indiana defense that excels at wreaking havoc. asserted
that → get → havoc
Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. asserted
Leboff → trust → industry
He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports. asserted
punters → love → sports
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