Minnesota-Ohio State Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Ohio State Buckeyes will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Ohio Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Buckeyes listed as 19½-point favorites versus the Golden Gophers, while the game's total is sitting at 47. DeLeon Eskridge notched two touchdowns and Eric Decker caught one TD pass as Minnesota improved to 4-0 as they rocked Florida Atlantic 37-3 in Week 4. The Gophers easily covered the 6.5-point spread, while the combined score of 40 played well UNDER the posted total of 61.5. The first half was probably a little closer than expected but in the end Terrelle Pryor's four touchdown passes led Ohio State to a 28-10 victory over Troy in Week 4. The Buckeyes failed to cover the 21-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the posted total of 47.5. Current streak: Minnesota has won 4 straight games. Team records: Minnesota: 4-0 SU, 2-1 ATS Ohio State: 3-1 SU, 0-3 ATS Minnesota most recently: When playing in September are 4-6 When playing on turf are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 2-8 Ohio State most recently: When playing in September are 9-1 When playing on turf are 8-2 After being outgained are 9-1 When playing within the conference are 9-1 A few trends to consider: Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Minnesota is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Ohio State Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ohio State Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota Ohio State is 22-2 SU in its last 24 games at home Ohio State is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games Ohio State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota Next up: Minnesota home to Indiana, Saturday, October 4 Ohio State at Wisconsin, Saturday, October 4   At press time, the MasterLockLine.com staff is still compiling the Friday card, but the power of 620 sports services behind every selection makes big money for you as per usual Thursday, going 4-1 and Friday will be no different. You never walk alone when 620 footsteps are without you every step of the way. Check the home page of OffshoreInsiders.com for updates on the Friday card and or pre-buy the 4 day Pick Pack for $51. Click now to purchase