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Highly Anticipated Big Ten Matchup Between Ohio State and Michigan State Set to Tip Off at Breslin Center

Game time: February 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Breslin Center — East Lansing, MI

Article updated Feb 24, 10:22 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming Big Ten matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan State Spartans is highly anticipated as both teams vie for a crucial conference victory. Ohio

Game outlook

The upcoming Big Ten matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan State Spartans is highly anticipated as both teams vie for a crucial conference victory. Ohio State currently sits at 15-12 (5-11 CONF) while Michigan State boasts a record of 17-10 (9-7 CONF). The game is set to tip off at 4:00 ET at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, with Michigan State favored to win at -9.5. As of now, the betting line remains unchanged. Fans can expect an intense battle between these two competitive teams vying for a crucial win in the college hoops season.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Buckeyes +370 | Spartans -510

Spread: Buckeyes +9.5 (-110) | Spartans -9.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 138 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Michigan St. will win straight-up is 84%.

Ohio St. Buckeyes

The Ohio State men's basketball team has had a disappointing season, resulting in the firing of head coach Chris Holtmann. Interim head coach Jake Diebler led the team to a surprising victory over second-ranked Purdue, but they followed it up with a loss to Minnesota. The Buckeyes are currently 5-11 in Big Ten play and have a 10-16 ATS record. Individually, Bruce Thornton and Felix Okpara have been standout players for the team. The team's offensive and defensive statistics show strengths in free throw shooting and weaknesses in three-point defense. Overall, Ohio State is ranked 200th in the power rankings and has a record of 13-12.

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Michigan St. Spartans Analysis

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is in his 29th season with the team, but they are currently in fifth place in the conference standings with a 16-10 record. Despite a recent three-game win streak, they fell to Iowa in their last game. Sports betting numbers show that Michigan State is 15-11-1 ATS and has seen 15 of their 27 games go under the total. Individual efforts have been led by Tyson Walker in scoring and steals, and A.J. Hoggard in assists. The Spartans have a power ranking of 146 and are ranked #148 for offense, averaging 75.04 points per game, and #40 for defense, giving up 66.22 points per game. They have a 17-10 overall record. Michigan State's shooting percentages and rebounding stats rank in the top 50 nationally. Defensively, they struggle with three-point shooting and free throws allowed, but rank well in defensive rebounds. HELLO HALL! 🤩 @iammalikhall x @MSU_Basketball pic.twitter.com/ZrDK3mIiYY

Player Chooses Michigan State Over Ohio State in Upcoming Sunday Matchup

I will be participating in the upcoming Sunday afternoon matchup against Michigan State. My decision is rooted in a strategic choice to go against the Buckeyes, as I have observed a lack of positive momentum within their program. While they did secure a significant victory over Purdue, I view this as a temporary resurgence under their interim coach. Furthermore, their previous success occurred on home turf, and they now face the challenge of playing in a hostile environment in East Lansing. Ohio State's struggles on the road this season, boasting a 0-8 record in away games, further support my position. In contrast, Michigan State's consistency and offensive prowess, with multiple players averaging double digits in scoring, make them a more favorable choice for this match. I recommend supporting Michigan State in this contest.

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SportsJaw Buckeyes vs Spartans archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Buckeyes vs Spartans matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Ohio St. Buckeyes+370 → +380Moved
  • Moneyline · Michigan St. Spartans-510 → -505Moved
  • Spread · Ohio St. Buckeyes+9.5 (-110) → +10 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Michigan St. Spartans-9.5 (-110) → -10 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over138 (-110) → 138.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under138 (-110) → 138.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Ohio St. Buckeyes
13-12 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Michigan St. Spartans
16-10 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-25T03:22:53.643Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-03-10Ohio St. Buckeyes 68 · Michigan St. Spartans 58
  • 2023-03-04Ohio St. Buckeyes 78 · Michigan St. Spartans 84
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Ohio St. Buckeyes defeated Michigan St. Spartans 60-57

Ohio St. Buckeyes defeated Michigan St. Spartans 60-57 on February 25, 2024, a 3-point decision in the series. Ohio St. Buckeyes' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 38-25. Against SportsJaw's recorded Ohio St. Buckeyes +10 (-110) spread, Ohio St. Buckeyes covered, while the 117 combined points finished under the recorded total of 138.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • BrycetTotal · Under 138 (-110)Win
  • BookieslayerSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes +9.5 (-110)Win
  • MaddogSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes +9.5 (-110)Win
  • Steve512Spread · Ohio St. Buckeyes +9.5 (-110)Win
  • Tbone91Spread · Michigan St. Spartans -9.5 (-110)Loss
  • JaredkuntzTotal · Under 138 (-110)Win
  • JaredkuntzSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes +9.5 (-110)Win
  • RcollinsSpread · Michigan St. Spartans -9.5 (-110)Loss
  • UncledavidTotal · Over 138 (-110)Loss
  • ThetotalerSpread · Michigan St. Spartans -9.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThehitmanSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes +9.5 (-110)Win
  • MikehuffTotal · Under 138 (-110)Win
  • SimonsaysSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes +9.5 (-110)Win
  • JoeyBergTotal · Under 138 (-110)Win
  • Altuve27Spread · Ohio St. Buckeyes +9.5 (-110)Win
  • Jtmcentire
Spread · Ohio St. Buckeyes +10 (-110)
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  • Mickey619Spread · Michigan St. Spartans -10 (-110)Loss
  • Leadpipe_LocksSpread · Michigan St. Spartans -10 (-110)Loss
  • Sarah_MillerSpread · Michigan St. Spartans -10 (-110)Loss
  • Josh720Spread · Ohio St. Buckeyes +10 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes +10 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 138 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes +10 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 138 (-110)Loss