GAME:  #765 Ohio St vs #766 Michigan St
TIME:    2/25/2021 – 9:00p EST
SPREAD:  Ohio St -4
TOTAL:      145

The #4 Ohio State Buckeyes (18-5, 12-5) have a BIG 10 road game against the Michigan State Spartans (12-9, 6-9) at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, Michigan on Thursday at 9 p.m. EST. The Ohio State Buckeyes lost a tough game to Michigan 87-92 in its last outing and the Spartans dominated Illinois in a big and much-needed, 81-72 win. These teams met in Ohio on Jan 31st when the Buckeyes pounded the Spartans by a score of 79-62. Michigan State is looking for its 8th straight win over the Buckeyes at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. The last victory for the Buckeyes at Michigan State was a 72-70 win on March 4, 2012.

OHIO STATE BUCKEYES

The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 78 points on 46% field goal shooting along with 8.4 threes and 36% three-point shooting per game.  The Buckeyes are allowing 69 points per game on 42% field-goal shooting while forcing 10.6 turnovers along with 4.7 steals and 2.3 blocks per game on the defensive end. The Buckeyes are led by E.J. Liddell who is averaging 15.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game.

MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS

The Michigan State Spartans are averaging 71 points on 43% field goal shooting along with 9.8 offensive rebounds per game. Michigan State is allowing 71 points per game on 42% field-goal shooting while forcing 10.8 turnovers along with seven Steals and 3.3 blocks per game on defense. Michigan State is led by Aaron Henry is averaging 15.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 Steals, and 1.3 blocks per game.

TRENDS

OHIO STATE

• Over is 4-0-1 in the Buckeyes last 5 overall.
• Over is 4-0 in the Buckeyes last 4 games as a road favorite.
• Over is 6-0 in Buckeyes last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Over is 6-0 in Buckeyes last 6 road games.

MICHIGAN STATE

• Under is 6-1 in Spartans last 7 overall.
• Under is 5-1 in the Spartans’ last 6 games following a straight-up win.
• Under is 5-1 in the Spartans’ last 6 home games.
• Over is 4-1 in the Spartans’ last 5 games as an underdog.

HEAD TO HEAD

• The favorite is 11-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
• The home team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

OHIO ST vs MICHIGAN ST PREDICTION PICK

The Spartans have looked like the usual Tom Izzo teams in the previous 2 games defeating Indiana and Illinois. Michigan State was completely out of the tournament talks but now they are back in the discussion and with a win, they will definitely be put on the bubble. Michigan State has a history of dominating at the end of the season even with mediocre teams. Tom Izzo is a March Madness coach and he will find a way to get his team there. The Buckeyes will be without big man Kyle Young who is a big contributor on the offensive end but his rebounding will be missed the most. Michigan State’s offense is starting to click at the right time and despite the record, the Spartans have one of the best backcourts in the Big 10. The Bookie is rolling with the Michigan State Spartans to cover the spread in this one. The Spartans also have a good chance to win straight up so there is a lot of value on Michigan State Moneyline +165. 

BETTING ANGLES:

The Bookie:         Michigan St +4 / Under 145
Fade the Public:  Michigan St / Over
Sharp Action:      Michigan St / Over