The Ohio State Buckeyes (16-8, 6-7 Big 10) will be at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center to square off with the 11th-ranked Michigan State Spartans (20-5, 11-3 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 17, 2019.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Spartans defeated the 20th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers, 67-59, while the Buckeyes fell to the Illinois Fighting Illini, 63-56.
Michigan State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.3 (below their season average of 35.4) and a free throw rate of 0.140 (below their season average of 0.257). Wisconsin put up marks of 16.7 and 0.089, respectively, for those same stats. Ohio State, meanwhile, did a great job of getting and making free throws (20-25; 80.0 percent). Cassius Winston played well for Michigan State with 23 points, six rebounds and six assists. C.J. Jackson, meanwhile had a good outing for Ohio State, finishing with 17 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Nick Ward led the Spartans to an 86-77 win. He put up 21 points and eight rebounds. Michigan State was successful at getting and making free throws. The Spartans made 30 of their 37 free throws (81.1 percent), while the Buckeyes were 16-21 (76.2 percent).
This matchup pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defensesMichigan State ranks 13th in effective field goal percentage (0.565), while Ohio State is 38th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.470).
Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Michigan State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Michigan State ranks fourth in blocks per game (5.8) while Ohio State ranks 175th (2.5).
- The Spartans rank fourth in rebounds per game (42.0) while the Buckeyes rank 168th (34.8).
- Michigan State ranks second in assists per game (19.8) while Ohio State ranks 103rd (14.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Buckeyes have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Ohio State has defeated opponents by an average of 7.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (9.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
