The Ohio State Buckeyes (19-13, 9-12 Big 10), 10-point underdogs, square off against the sixth-ranked Michigan State Spartans (25-6, 16-4 Big 10) in the Big Ten Tourney at United Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 135 points and action starts at 12:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans ATS Odds
Both teams covered in their last matchup. The Spartans (4-point favorites) defeated the seventh-ranked Michigan Wolverines 75-63 in their last matchup, while the Buckeyes (4-point underdog) beat the 25th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers 79-75 in their last contest. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Michigan State game went 2 points over the projected point total of 136, while the Ohio State game went 32 points over the projected point total of 122.
Ohio State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.242 (below their season average of 0.251) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.4 (above their season average of 27.8). For those same stats, Indiana put up marks of 0.161 and 25.0, respectively. Meanwhile, Michigan State dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.469 (above their season average of 0.256) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.7 (above their season average of 34.5). For those same stats, Michigan was 0.081 and 10.3, respectively. Michigan State’s Cassius Winston had a good game, recording 23 points and seven assists. Meanwhile, Kaleb Wesson fueled Ohio State with 17 points and 13 rebounds.
Just over half of the Buckeyes’ games have finished over the total. Ohio State comes into the contest with records of 19-13 straight up (SU) and 12-19 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Spartans’ 31 games, 18 have finished under the O/U total. Additionally, Michigan State is 25-6 SU and 22-9 ATS.
Michigan State appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Spartans rank sixth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.434), while Ohio State is 220th in effective field goal percentage (0.503).
Ohio State vs. Michigan State Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Michigan State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Michigan State ranks third in blocks per game (5.6) while Ohio State ranks 175th (2.6).
- The Spartans rank third in rebounds per game (41.4) while the Buckeyes rank 171st (35.1).
- Michigan State ranks third in assists per game (19.1) while Ohio State ranks 98th (14.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Spartans are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Buckeyes are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Michigan State has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Ohio State has 4 overs and 1 under.
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
- The Buckeyes have been outscored by an average of 7.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Ohio State has defeated opponents by an average of 3.8 points.
