The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan State Spartans are typically two of the best teams in the nation, and that’s not going to change this year. Ohio State is consistently one of the best five teams in the country, resulting in them playing in the college football playoffs a few times. Michigan State is also a worthy opponent as they typically finish within the top 10-20 in the nation when it’s all said and done.
Let’s break down our Ohio State vs. Michigan State betting analysis and give you the best pick of the day for this game.
Last Game Records: Ohio State and Michigan State
Ohio State will be coming into this one at 5-0 on the season and is currently the number 3 ranked team in the nation. They are fresh off a 49-10 win over Rutgers University. On the other hand, Michigan State hasn’t been playing great recently and has now lost three games in a row after a 27-13 loss to the Maryland Terrapins.
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Ohio State vs. Michigan State Betting Analysis
Ohio State
When looking at these Ohio State football picks, it’s easy to see why this team is consistently one of the best in the nation because of the potent offense they have again this season. With CJ Stroud running the offense, the program will once again be one of the better in the country when it’s all said and done, as they have a legitimate chance of winning a National Championship.
All Ohio State will have to worry about here is that this could be their most formidable opponent yet. They have played Notre Dame and Wisconsin, but both teams have struggled to start the season. Although Michigan State has also struggled this year, this one will be played in Michigan, so it’s not going to be an easy game for Ohio State to win. Playing at Michigan State is typically one of the more difficult things to do in all of college football, so expect the Buckeyes to have to come out and do what they do best to win this game.
Our Ohio State vs. Michigan State betting analysis is solely going to be focused on the fact that Ohio State is a much better team, and that’s what we’re always going to have to go with.
Michigan State
The Michigan State Spartans might have had a tough start to the season, but we also have to factor in their Michigan State game schedule. They’ve lost to a few top-ranked opponents as they have a loss to Washington, Minnesota, and Maryland. It won’t get any easier for them as they take on Ohio State this week, as the Buckeyes are likely the best team they’re going to play all season long.
Nothing has necessarily been going well for this Michigan State squad. Outside of one game against Akron, their offense hasn’t been able to do much. They only scored a combined 20 points in their last two games, and with Ohio State’s defense, they might have difficulty scoring once again on Saturday. Peyton Thorne has played decently for the Spartans, but he will need to be much better if they want to sneak out a win against a top-ranked Buckeyes squad.
Michigan State finished the 2021-2022 season with an 11-2 overall record and went 7-2 in the Big Ten. There is a legitimate argument to be made that this team was one of the best ten teams in the nation to start the season, but it doesn’t seem like that’s going to be the case this year for them. However, with all the talent this squad still has, there’s no reason they can’t get back to being one of the best football teams in America. They have to get back to the basics and figure out what was working for them as they take on a Buckeyes team that will pour it on them if they get the chance.
Ohio State vs. Michigan State Betting Preview
When looking at the college football standings, it’s easy to see why Ohio State will be coming into this one as a favorite. On top of that, not only will they be coming in as a favorite, but they will be coming in as a four-touchdown favorite. They’re currently -27 on the spread line and -5000 on the money line. The over/under is slotted at 65, and with the way that Ohio State has played on the offensive side, it’s possible that they can hit that over just by themselves.
Ohio State vs. Michigan State Betting Prediction
The best pick in this game will be taking Ohio State – 27. Although this line is high and Ohio State is going to be on the road, we have to go with what’s been working for us this year, and that’s taking teams that are scientifically better than others. When also factoring in some of the Ohio State vs. Michigan State betting analysis we spoke about, it feels like a good time to be all over the Buckeyes. Ohio State will be coming into this one at 2-2-1 against the spread this season, but they’re similar to Michigan State because they’ve played multiple high-level opponents.
Michigan State has had some years in the past where they can come out and spoil a few team seasons, but this doesn’t seem like it will be the year that happens. They haven’t played well at all to start the season, and if they do come out and compete with Ohio State, it likely isn’t going to last long enough for them to keep it close.
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