Cotton Bowl: Missouri Tigers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Odds, AI Picks, and AI Prediction

There are some big college bowls still to be played over the next few days, including the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. This game will feature the Missouri Tigers and Ohio State Buckeyes, and it should be one of the better games on the NCAAF schedule.
The Missouri Tigers were a pleasant surprise in the SEC this year, and Ohio State is always near the top of the Big Ten Conference. The Cotton Bowl odds have been set, and it’s time to put together some college football predictions.
Game Information
Cotton Bowl
MISSOURI TIGERS vs OHIO STATE BUCKEYES |
Location of the Game: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX |
Date and Time: Friday, December 29, 8:00 PM ET |
Reason: 2023 Cotton Bowl |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Betting Picks
ODDS | AI BETTING PICKS |
OVER/UNDER | Over 48.5 |
SPREAD/MONEYLINE | Ohio State Buckeyes -3.0 |
The Cotton Bowl odds set the stage for what should be a terrific battle, and there are a couple of betting picks that stand out right away. Both teams have nothing to lose in this game, and there will be a ton of points for score in the Cotton Bowl.
Even if the Buckeyes don’t have their star wide receiver, they are going to be hitting on some big plays down the field. Missouri will try to match the Buckeyes at every turn, and it might take at least four touchdowns to win this game.
It’s been a great season for the Missouri Tigers, but their magic will run out in this game. Ohio State has something to prove in the final game of the season, and the Buckeyes are going to win this game and cover the small three-point spread.
Cotton Bowl Odds
The Cotton Bowl odds have changed a bit since they were first released, but now is the perfect time to make some NCAAF picks. The Ohio State Buckeyes are coming into this game as a slim three-point betting favorite in this matchup.
You can also look at NCAAF odds on the total number of points in this Cotton Bowl: Missouri Tigers vs Ohio State Buckeyes matchup. That betting line is at 49.5 total points, which would lead to an entertaining game with that many points.
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— Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic (@CottonBowlGame) December 28, 2023
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Tigers Rolling On Offense
The Missouri Tigers shot up the NCAAF standings this season, and that was a major surprise in the loaded SEC. While Missouri was able to play solid on both sides of the ball, it was the offense that really set the tone for the Tigers.
Missouri is averaging 34.1 points per game this season, and they won’t be afraid to throw the football in this game. Quarterback Brady Cook threw for 3,189 yards and 20 touchdowns this season, and he is always looking down the field.
This defense is going to have to step up in a big way, especially if the Buckeyes are playing with Marvin Harrison Jr. Missouri gave up some huge plays to SEC opponents this year, and that could be a major problem in this matchup.
Buckeyes Playing With Backups
Every team has to deal with NCAAF injuries at this point of the season, but that’s not what is facing Ohio State. Quarterback Kyle McCord has decided to enter the transfer portal, and star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. might not suit up for this game either.
The Ohio State odds to win the Big Ten Conference were solid all season long, but this team just can’t seem to figure out the Michigan Wolverines. Ohio State is averaging 32.8 points per game this season, but they will have a ton of backups on the field in this matchup.
The defense of this team was extremely underrated this season, and that unit could end up determining the winner of this game. Ohio State will put a ton of pressure on the Missouri offense, and they could set up the offense if they are able to create some turnovers.
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