Ohio St. Buckeyes vs Michigan Wolverines Betting Picks & Predictions
The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines, two historically significant teams in the Big Ten conference, will face off in a highly anticipated matchup on Monday.
Game outlook
The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines, two historically significant teams in the Big Ten conference, will face off in a highly anticipated matchup on Monday. The Buckeyes have had a decent season overall with a record of 10-4, but their performance in the conference has been less impressive, standing at 2-3. On the other hand, the Wolverines have struggled with a 6-10 record and a conference play record of 5-9. The game is set to begin at noon EST, and according to betting odds, Ohio State is favored to win with a line that has remained unchanged at -1.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Buckeyes -136 | Wolverines +115
Spread: Buckeyes -1.5 (-110) | Wolverines +1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 58%.
Ohio St. Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes have had a disappointing start to their conference play, with a 10-4 record. In their recent game against Wisconsin, they lost at home by a score of 71-60. Jamison Battle was the leading scorer for the Buckeyes, with 18 points and eight rebounds. Bruce Thornton contributed 13 points and six assists. Looking at their overall performance this season, the Buckeyes rank 82nd in scoring offense, 126th in field goal percentage, and 45th in 3-point shooting. They also rank 94th in 3-point field goals per game, 52nd in scoring defense, and 35th in total rebounds per game. In terms of their power ranking, the Buckeyes are ranked 53rd. On offense, they score an average of 77.07 points per game and shoot 44.96% from the field, 74.58% from the free-throw line, and 35.84% from beyond the arc. They average 39.53 rebounds, 14.53 offensive assists, and 11.20 turnovers per game. Defensively, the Buckeyes allow opponents to score an average of 67.07 points per game, with a field goal percentage of 41.80% and a free-throw percentage of 67.06%. They also allow opponents to shoot 30.74% from beyond the arc and average 33.47 defensive rebounds per game. The Buckeyes average 10.20 defensive assists and 11.00 turnovers per game. Despite these numbers, Ohio State hopes to bounce back in their upcoming road game against the Wolverines. 👀 @OhioStateHoops pic.twitter.com/2wjmJ4e3Ih