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The Michigan Wolverines (8-21, 3-15 Big Ten) take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (17-12, 7-11) Sunday. Tip-off from Value City Arena is set for 4 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Michigan vs. Ohio State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Michigan was routed 82-52 by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Thursday while failing to cover as an 8-point road underdog. Michigan shot only 31.6% from the field and 26.1% from 3 while losing the turnover battle 14-5. The Wolverines have lost 6 straight games, going 1-5 against the spread (ATS).
Ohio State picked up a 78-69 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers Thursday while covering as a 3-point home favorite. The Buckeyes were led by F Jamison Battle‘s 32 points. Ohio State has won back-to-back games and 3 of its last 4.
These teams met Jan. 15 in Ann Arbor with the Wolverines winning 73-65.
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Michigan at Ohio State odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:28 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Michigan +480 (bet $100 to win $480) | Ohio State -690 (bet $690 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Michigan +10.5 (-102) | Ohio State -10.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Michigan at Ohio State picks and predictions
Prediction
Ohio State 77, Michigan 65
Moneyline
PASS.
Ohio State (-690) should come away with the win, especially since I don’t see a team as bad as this Michigan squad sweeping the Buckeyes this season. Ohio State is not worth the risk of betting on as such a heavy favorite. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
LEAN OHIO STATE -10.5 (-120).
Ohio State has covered the spread in back-to-back outings and is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games. The Buckeyes have covered the spread in each of their last 4 wins vs. Michigan, so if you like them to win, you should also back them to cover ATS.
This is only a lean because the Wolverines have been good ATS in recent matchups vs. Ohio State.
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Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 143.5 (-110).
The Under has hit in 3 of Michigan’s last 4 games overall and is 7-3 for the Wolverines in their last 10. For Ohio State, the Under is 3-2 in its last 5 games. The Under also hit in the last meeting and is 3-2 in the last 5 matchups.
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