GAME:  #797 Michigan vs #798 Ohio State
TIME:    2/21/2021 – 1:00p EST
SPREAD:  Ohio State -1
TOTAL:      145

The #3 Michigan Wolverines (15-1, 10-1) have a tough BIG 10 road game against the #4 Ohio State Buckeyes (18-4, 12-4) at the Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday at 1 p.m. EST. The Wolverines beat Rutgers 71-64 in its last game and the Buckeyes defeated Penn State 92-82. These teams met twice last season with the Buckeyes winning both games. Ohio State is looking for its 4th straight win over Michigan at Value City Arena. The last victory for the Wolverines at Ohio State was a 70-60 win on Feb. 11, 2014.

MICHIGAN WOLVERINES

The Michigan Wolverines are averaging 78 points on 49% field goal shooting along with 7.6 three-pointers on 38% three-point shooting. The Wolverines are also grabbing 8.2 offensive rebounds per game.  Michigan is allowing 64 points per game 37% field goal shooting while forcing 10.3 turnovers with 5.5 steals and 2.1 blocks per game on defense. The Wolverines are led by Hunter Dickinson who’s averaging 14.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game.

OHIO STATE BUCKEYES

The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging  78 points on 46% field goal shooting long with 8 three-pointers on 36% three-point shooting. The Buckeyes are grabbing 8.7 offensive rebounds per game. Ohio State is allowing 68 points per game on 41% field goal shooting while forcing 10.7 turnovers with 4.8 steals and 2.3 blocks per game on defense. The Buckeyes are led by EJ Liddell who is averaging 15.5 points, 6.6 rebounds 1.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game. 

TRENDS

MICHIGAN

• Under is 6-0 in Wolverine’s last 6 games following a straight-up win.
• Under is 6-1 in Wolverines last 7 overall.
• The Wolverines are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite.
• Under is 5-1 in Wolverine’s last 6 games as a favorite.

OHIO STATE

• Over is 3-0-1 in the Buckeyes last 4 overall.
• Over is 3-0-1 in the Buckeyes last 4 games following a straight-up win.
• Over is 4-0 in the Buckeyes last 4 games as an underdog.
• Over is 5-0 in the Buckeyes last 5 games as a home underdog.
• Under is 4-0 in the Buckeyes last 4 Sunday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

• The favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
• The home team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings

MICHIGAN vs OHIO STATE PREDICTION PICK

The Wolverines and the Buckeyes have both been playing really good basketball this year. The Buckeyes are one of the best road teams however they tend to underperform at home this season. The Buckeyes are 50th in points per game on the road but only 92nd in points per game on the home court. Michigan is a team that defensively has performed better on the road as they are 51st in defense however 37th on the road. The Wolverines are going to present several matchup problems with Dickenson, Livers, and Wagner as the Buckeyes simply do not have the talent to match up. The Buckeyes make up for talent with lineup depth but relying on the bench to win a game is not something to bet on. The Bookie is rolling with the Michigan Wolverines to win this game. 

BETTING ANGLES:

The Bookie:         Michigan +1 / Over 145
Fade the Public:  Michigan / Under
Sharp Action:      Michigan / Under