Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks: Betting Odds, NCAA Championship Pick

Jae C. Hong/Associated Press The high-flying Oregon Ducks are 9-0 both straight up and against the spread since suffering their only defeat of this season back in October, and they’ve done that while facing big numbers as favorites on the spreads almost every time out. Oregon bettors might actually think they’re getting a deal on Monday’s College Football Playoff Championship Game against Ohio State, considering the Ducks are giving under a touchdown. But beware of the Buckeyes, who do not take kindly to being labelled underdogs. Point Spread: The Ducks opened as 6.5-point favorites but are favored by six points as of Wednesday. The total sits at 75.5. Odds Shark Computer Pick: Oregon 44, Ohio State 36 Why the Ohio State Buckeyes Can Cover the Spread After the injury to quarterback J.T. Barrett, the season seemed almost over for the Buckeyes. They were underdogs to Wisconsin going into the Big Ten Championship Game and had to jump over two teams to make the CFP. However, with third-string QB Cardale Jones making his first collegiate start, Ohio State blew out the Badgers 59-0, which was enough to make the playoff field. Then, as eight-point underdogs in the Sugar Bowl against vaunted Alabama, the Buckeyes racked up 281 yards on the ground and pulled off a 42-35 upset. Ohio State is solid everywhere. If it can keep the chains moving on offense, run some clock and make a few stops on defense, it could win this game outright. And as an underdog, the Buckeyes (13-2 ATS) have been very profitable over the years. Why the Oregon Ducks Can Cover the Spread The Ducks are the hottest team in the country, with nine straight wins—most in blowout fashion—including a 59-20 romp over Florida State in the Rose Bowl…

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