If odds makers are to be believed, the Iowa Hawkeyes are in for a beatdown upon entering Ohio Stadium Saturday.
Per the DraftKings sportsbook, Ohio State is favored by 28.5 points to defeat Iowa, a spread of more than four touchdowns. The over/under for the contest is set at 49 points, with Ohio State’s No. 1 scoring and No. 2 total offense expected to carry a heavy load.
Iowa’s offense is 103rd in scoring and 131st total — dead last in college football by a full 4.3 yards per game.
The Buckeyes are 3-2-1 against the spread this season, including a 3-0-1 mark across their last four contests. Iowa is an even 3-3, the same as its overall record.
Ohio State and Iowa kick off at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium.