Rose Bowl: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The fans at Rose Bowl will be treated to a game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Oregon Ducks when they take their seats for the Rose Bowl. Oddsmakers currently have the Ducks listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Buckeyes, while the game's total is sitting at 51. Ohio State put the heat on freshman QB Tate Forcier, picking off four of his passes and forcing a fumble in the end zone in a 21-10 win over Michigan in Week 12. Ohio State covered as a 10-point road favorite in that game, while the final score played UNDER the 47.5-point total. Oregon took control in the second half and outlasted Oregon State 37-33 in Week 14. Oregon failed to cover the 9.5-point spread, but the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 63. LaMichael James ran for 166 yards off 25 carries with three touchdowns in that win. Team records: Ohio State: 10-2 SU, 8-4 ATS Oregon: 10-2 SU, 7-5 ATS Ohio State most recently: When playing in January are 4-6 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When an underdog on the road are 4-6 Oregon most recently: When playing in January are 1-1 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 9-1 When favored at home are 9-1 A few trends to consider: Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Ohio State is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon's last 5 games Oregon is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games Oregon is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games