Ohio State vs Ball State: Week 1 Odds for Buckeyes’ Opener

Ohio State defensive lineman JT Tuimoloau plays against Akron during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.
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On Saturday, Ohio State will begin another quest for a championship in a loaded Big Ten.

BetMGM has NCAA football odds available for all the Week 1 college football action. 

Ohio State vs Ball State Odds

  • Point Spread: Ohio State -50.5
  • Moneyline: N/A
  • Total: 56.5

Ohio State vs Ball State: Preview & Notes

Ohio State is 32-0 vs the MAC all-time and has covered five of its last seven games. However, Ohio State is 3-4-1 ATS in openers during Ryan Day’s tenure. 

The Buckeyes failed to cover as a 48-point favorite in their 2024 opener against Akron.

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Chase Kiddy is a senior writer for BetMGM who primarily covers college sports. He takes two things very seriously: board games and Las Vegas picks contests. He has previously written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports.

Chase Kiddy is a senior writer for BetMGM who primarily covers college sports. He takes two things very seriously: board games and Las Vegas picks contests. He has previously written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports.