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Michigan Wolverines vs Ohio St. Buckeyes Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: March 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Value City Arena — Columbus, OH

Article updated Mar 3, 6:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming basketball game between the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena on Sunday afternoon is poised to be an intense showdown, given the

Game outlook

The upcoming basketball game between the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena on Sunday afternoon is poised to be an intense showdown, given the history of rivalry between these teams. Michigan triumphed in the first meeting with a 73-65 victory, but the Buckeyes are seeking revenge in this upcoming game. Ohio State is currently favored to win with a point spread of -10.75. Fans of both teams can expect an exciting and competitive match-up.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wolverines +425 | Buckeyes -592

Spread: Wolverines +10.75 (-110) | Buckeyes -10.75 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 86%.

Michigan Wolverines

The Michigan Wolverines are currently ranked last in the Big Ten conference with a 37-3 record. They struggle on both offense and defense, with an average of 74.0 points per game while allowing 79.1 points per game. Their defense ranks at the bottom of the conference, allowing opponents to score at high percentages. Despite leading scorer Dug McDaniel averaging 16.5 points per game, the Wolverines have been held under 70 points in five of their last six games. They also have the highest turnover rate in the Big Ten. With a power ranking of 339, the Wolverines are looking to improve their performance in the upcoming game against their rivals.

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Ohio St. Buckeyes Analysis

The Ohio State Buckeyes, with a power ranking of 230, are currently ranked 175th for offense and 137th for defense. They have a record of 16-12 overall, with Michigan losing their last three matchups against them. Offensively, the Buckeyes shoot 44.54% from the field, 32.58% from three-point range, and 76.71% from the free-throw line. They average 35.96 rebounds per game and have 12.96 offensive assists. Defensively, Ohio State allows opponents to shoot 43.55% from the field, 35.62% from three-point range, and 71.88% from the free-throw line. They average 34.37 defensive rebounds per game and force an average of 10.30 turnovers. The Buckeyes are currently trending up and are seeking to continue their hot streak. Make sure to take advantage of available offers to maximize profits with online sportsbooks. Jamison Battle is unstoppable. 😱 @battletime510 x @OhioStateHoops 📺: FS1/ @CBBonFOX pic.twitter.com/hSm3Aob9sf

Ohio State Favored for Victory Against Struggling Michigan with Strong Defense and Offense

Ohio State is currently displaying strong motivation for a victory over their rivals, with a strong desire for revenge and a sense of urgency as they strive to secure a spot in the upcoming tournament. In contrast, Michigan's struggles on the road are evident, as they have only managed to secure two wins out of eight away games and are currently facing a six-game losing streak, each defeat being by a substantial margin. With an average of 81.7 points allowed per game on the road by Michigan, Ohio State's offense is poised for success. On the other hand, Michigan has struggled to score above 70 points during their recent losses. Given Ohio State's average of 69.9 points allowed per game, it is likely that they will continue to dominate defensively. Therefore, it is anticipated that Ohio State will emerge victorious by a margin of at least 10 points.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Michigan Wolverines+340 → +525Moved
  • Moneyline · Ohio St. Buckeyes-450 → -750Moved
  • Spread · Michigan Wolverines+9 (-110) → +11.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Ohio St. Buckeyes-9 (-110) → -11.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over143 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under143 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Michigan Wolverines
37-3 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ohio St. Buckeyes
21-12 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-03T11:16:42.279Z). 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

  • 2024-01-15Ohio St. Buckeyes 65 · Michigan Wolverines 73
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Ohio St. Buckeyes defeated Michigan Wolverines 84-61

Ohio St. Buckeyes defeated Michigan Wolverines 84-61 on March 3, 2024, a 23-point decision in the series. Ohio St. Buckeyes' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 52-34. Against SportsJaw's recorded Michigan Wolverines +11.5 (-110) spread, Ohio St. Buckeyes covered, while the 145 combined points finished over the recorded total of 144.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DtownsendSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes -10.75 (-110)Win
  • JwSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes -10.75 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes -10.75 (-110)Win
  • JohnnywalkerSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes -11 (-110)Win
  • ThehitmanSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes -11 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Ohio St. Buckeyes -11 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 143.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Michigan Wolverines +11 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 143.5 (-110)Win
  • 2387960509Total · Under 143.5 (-110)Loss