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Western Kentucky vs. Ohio State Pick

With the amount of talent they have churned out, the Ohio State Buckeyes have become an NFL academy over the last few years. While they are ranked just sixth in the AP Poll, this team is still loaded with impact players that you will see on Sundays in the coming years.

However, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers boast plenty of talent in their own right, as quarterback Austin Reed leads one of the most explosive offenses in the country.

This matchup is far more intriguing than the 29-point spread suggests. The old saying in fighting is “styles make matchups.” Well, the contrasting styles these two offenses will likely display should make this an interesting matchup from a betting perspective.

As I alluded to in the open, the Hilltoppers’ offense is explosive. In fact, they come into this matchup ranked 23rd in Offensive Explosiveness on the season, and it’s all because of their vertical passing attack.

Western Kentucky has thrown the ball at the fifth-highest rate thus far and its aerial attack has culminated in success, as it ranks third in Offensive Finishing Drives.

However, this will be the best secondary they’ll face all season long. The Buckeyes have shut down the passing game through their first two games, as they rank fourth in completion percentage allowed and opponent yards per pass allowed.

Though going back to Western Kentucky, it will also be one of the best passing attacks the Buckeyes will contend with, too.

This matchup will be a big contrast in styles. The Hilltoppers will be looking to air it out, while the Buckeyes will utilize the big boys up front to continuously move the ball on the ground.

The contrast opens the window for WKU to respond efficiently, even after a long, methodical drive from Ohio State. The Buckeyes will dictate the pace and it will likely be slower, as the rushing attack milks much of the clock and keeps Reed off the field.

However, it may limit the Buckeyes’ scoring opportunities and allow for this matchup to be closer than expected, as WKU won’t stop throwing regardless of the game script.

Take the Hilltoppers to sneak in through the backdoor and cover the spread.

Pick: Western Kentucky +29.5 (-115)

How the BetMGM Bonus offer works

You can use your traditional BetMGM bonus offer on Saturday’s matchup, let’s review how it ensures success.

• If you win your first bet: If the first bet you place at BetMGM wins, you keep the wager and the winnings. It will then become real withdrawable cash.
• If you lose your first bet: Your account will be credited with bonus bets equal to the amount you wagered. However, you must remember, to see the full $1,000 back in bonus bets, it requires depositing and wagering the max of $1,000. If you deposit and bet only $100 and it loses, you’ve got yourself $100 in bonus bets. If you deposit and bet $500, you’d get $500 back in bonus bets, and the same applies to any amount.

So, suppose you deposit $500 and bet it all on the WKU spread in today’s matchup at BetMGM.

• If WKU covers, your profit is $434.78 and you keep the original $500. You’ve now got yourself a grand total of $934.78 in your account. You can withdraw all of this.
• If WKU, you get $500 back in bonus bets.

Refer a friend with BetMGM

If padding your bankroll without actually placing a bet sounds good to you, then you’ll want to check out BetMGM’s “refer a friend” bonus. BetMGM allows users to refer up to 20 friends, and each time that one of your friends signs up both of you will receive a $50 in bonus bet.

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Sign Up Details

Please note that this offer exclusively caters to individuals aged 21 or older in most states.

This KY promotional offer remains valid until the Kentucky go-live date. However, it cannot be combined with any other BetMGM promotion, such as the Deposit Match offer.

It’s important to emphasize that this promotion does not necessitate an initial wager to qualify for bonus bets. Users who utilize the BetMGM bonus code will receive $100 in bonus bets directly credited to their account as soon as sports betting becomes available in Kentucky.

To become eligible for this promotion, bettors need to successfully complete all required account and user verification steps.

The bonus bets obtained through this promotion will remain valid for seven days after the Kentucky go-live date. These bonus bets will be issued in four separate installments, each worth $25 in bonus bet credits. Please be aware that bonus bets cannot be converted into cash until they have been wagered at least once and are not applicable for use on casino games.

In the event that a match or game for which a player has used their bonus bets gets canceled, the bonus bets will be refunded to the users account within 24 hours.