GAME: #831 Michigan vs #832 Ohio State
TIME: 3/1/2020 – 4:00p EST
SPREAD: Ohio State -3.5
TOTAL: 138
SPORTSBOOK: WagerWeb Sportsbook
The #19 Michigan Wolverines (18-10) have a BIG 10 Conference road game against the #23 Ohio State Buckeyes (19-9) at the Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday at 4 PM EST. In their previous game, Michigan lost at home on Thursday to Wisconsin by a score of 74-81 while Ohio State beat Nebraska on the road by a score of 75-54. These teams last met on Feb. 4th when Ohio State won by a score of 58-61 at Michigan.
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
The Michigan State Wolverines are averaging 75 points per game on 46% field goal shooting however on the road they’re averaging only 68 points per game on 41% field goal shooting. The Wolverine’s are allowing 67 points per game on 42% field-goal shooting while forcing 11.1 turnovers and adding 4.5 steals and 2.6 blocks per game on the defensive end. Michigan is led by Isaiah Livers who is averaging 13.4 points and 3.8 rebounds along with Zavier Simpson who’s averaging 13 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game.
OHIO STATE BUCKEYES
The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 72 points per game on 44% field-goal shooting while adding 8.6 three-pointers per game on the offensive end. Ohio State is allowing 62 points per game on 39% field goal shooting while forcing 12.3 turnovers and adding 4.9 steals and 2.9 blocks per game on the defensive end. The Buckeyes are led by Kaleb Wesson who’s averaging Fourteen Points, 9.6 rebounds, and one block per game. The Buckeyes are expected to be without Kyle Young and Alonzo Gaffney for this afternoon’s game which will hurt their inside game and ability to rebound.
MICHIGAN vs OHIO STATE PICK & PREDICTION
The Buckeyes rely heavily on the three-pointer at home but the Wolverines do a really good job at defending the three allowing only 31% and an average of 5 three’s per game. With Kyle Young and Gaffney out, this Ohio State team that already struggles to rebound will have a hard time with the Wolverines. Look for Michigan to cover the spread in this one as they are looking to bounce back after the bad home loss to Wisconsin. If the Wolverine’s cover the spread it will be because of defense and 4 out of the last 5 times these teams played the total has gone Under the number.
TRENDS(from covers.com)
MICHIGAN
- Wolverines are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games.
- Over is 5-1 in Wolverines last 6 games as an underdog.
- Wolverines are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
OHIO STATE
- Buckeyes are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.
- Buckeyes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite.
HEAD TO HEAD
- Home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
SPORTS BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: Michigan +3.5 / Under 138
Fade the Public: Michigan +3.5 / no data
Sharp Action: no data / no data
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