The betting market has taken a sharp turn on Oregon’s trip to Columbus, and the number now tells a much different story than it did at the start of the week.
DraftKings Sportsbook opened Ohio State as a 14-point favorite for Saturday’s Big Ten matchup, but that line has since fallen all the way to 7.5 points. That’s a 6.5-point swing toward the Ducks ahead of kickoff, a notable move for a game between two teams that came into the 2026 season with national championship hopes.
The latest numbers at DraftKings list Ohio State as a 7.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 46.5 points. The Buckeyes are -305 on the moneyline, while Oregon sits at +245.
Kickoff is set for Saturday, November 7, at 12:30 p.m. PT on CBS.
Ohio State still holds the edge in the market, but the shift suggests bettors now see this one as far tighter than the opening line implied.
Oregon comes in at 5-3 after ending a two-game skid with a 34-26 win over Northwestern last weekend. Ohio State is 6-2 after a 30-18 loss at USC.
The Ducks have had their share of offensive issues this season, including the loss of starting quarterback Dante Moore and a change in offensive play-calling responsibilities. Still, the win over Northwestern gave them something to build on, especially after a stretch where moving the ball had been a real struggle.
Quarterback Dylan Raiola turned in one of his strongest outings of the season against Northwestern, throwing for 336 yards and three touchdowns. Oregon put up 28 points across the final two quarters and the closing portion of the first half, a sign that the offense may be finding some rhythm again.
That said, the assignment gets much tougher this week against an Ohio State team loaded with talent across the roster.
"We have to be prepared for a lot of looks, a lot of different schemes, knowing where players are and knowing what fronts they’re in," Oregon head coach Dan Lanning said. "It’s going to be a real challenge for us, especially with the talent they have."
Even with the line moving in Oregon’s direction, Lanning knows the Ducks will have to win plenty of one-on-one battles against a team stocked with future NFL players.
"I think they know that Ohio State’s a good team and that they have a lot of players across the board at every position," Lanning said. "I don’t think that changes the juice or the level. I think the excitement is getting to play a team like Ohio State."
Lanning also pointed to the unusual backdrop of Saturday’s game, with both programs already carrying more losses than expected entering November.
"I think Ohio State speaks for itself," Lanning said. "They’re a really good team, and it’s a real challenge this time of year.
It’s part of what makes it exciting about being at Oregon or being at a place like Ohio State, getting to play games like this. It’s one that certainly means a lot to both of us."
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