2010 Rose Bowl Odds - Ohio State Buckeyes vs Oregon Ducks

An intriguing college football betting match-up of contrasting styles will be featured on New Year's Day afternoon at 5:05pm EST as the #8 Ohio State Buckeyes and the #7 Oregon Ducks meet in 2010 Rose Bowl odds for a game that can be seen on ABC television. The Ducks have the high-powered offense while Ohio State has the stout defense. Whichever team is able to exert their influence will be the likely winner. Oregon is a 4-point favorite in 2010 Rose Bowl odds with a total of 50.5 at online sportsbooks. Ohio State ranked fifth nationally in both total defense (262.5 yards per game) and rushing defense (83.42 yards).

They will be the best defense Oregon has faced all season in college football betting. "It's the most talented and complete defense we've seen." Oregon offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich said. Ohio State had three shutouts this season and held eight opponents to 100 yards or less in rushing. Linebacker Ross Homan led the Buckeyes with 96 tackles this season. The Ohio State defense will face their biggest challenge of the season against an Oregon offense that averages 236 yards per game on the ground. The main focus for Ohio State in the 2010 Rose Bowl is Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli. "I don't think we've faced a QB that can run the ball as well as he can, as well as pass the ball in space like he does," Ohio State safety Kurt Coleman said.

"It's definitely going to be a big challenge for us." The Big 10 went 1-6 in bowl games last season and Ohio State is very focused on gaining some respect for the conference. "We get tired of hearing it," Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor said. "I think the Big Ten as a whole, we're tired of hearing it." Motivation could be a major factor in which team wins in Rose Bowl odds. "Even some of the teams we beat, they say, 'Go play for us and get these wins.'" Pryor said. "All the coaching staffs on the other teams say that." The Buckeyes are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. the Pac-10. Heading into the 2010 Rose Bowl, the Buckeyes are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 bowl games. The Ducks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 bowl games. The Under is 7-1 in the Buckeyes last 8 non-conference games. The Under is 5-1 in the Buckeyes last 6 vs. the Pac-10. The Over is 5-1-1 in the Ducks last 7 vs. the Big Ten. The Over is 6-2-1 in college football betting for the Ducks last 9 non-conference games.

Gordon's Rose Bowl Picks: This should be one of the most exciting college football betting games on the bowl game schedule. Both teams ended the season 10-2 straight up but the Buckeyes finished slightly better against the spread as an underdog at 8-4. Ohio State definitely has more experience playing in the postseason going 4-6 in January so my college football pick in 2010 Rose Bowl odds will be to take the Buckeyes plus the points to the OVER in a close call parlay. Vegas odds at the Hilton sportsbook have the Oregon Ducks -5 favorites against the Ohio State Buckeyes with a total of 51.