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Big Ten Tournament: Ohio State vs. Michigan State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Ohio State vs. Michigan State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio State Buckeyes (13-18) battle the Michigan State Spartans (19-11) Friday in the 3rd round of the Big Ten Tournament. Tip from the United Center in Chicago is set for 2:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio State vs. Michigan State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Buckeyes took down the 12th-seeded Wisconsin Badgers 65-57 Tuesday, covering as a 1.5-point favorite. They then took down the 5th-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes 73-69, covering as a 4-point underdog Wednesday.

Ohio State has covered its last 5 games yet is just 11-20 against the spread (ATS) on the season. It lost to Michigan State 62-41 at home on Feb. 12 and 84-78 on the road March 4, going 1-1 ATS and 1-1 O/U against the Spartans.

The 4th-seeded Spartans are just 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games and are just 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games. However, they have won 5 of their last 7 straight up. Michigan State is 15-15 ATS on the season and 16-14 O/U.

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Ohio State vs. Michigan State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Off the board
  • Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State +3.5 (-105) | Michigan State -3.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Ohio State vs. Michigan State picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan State 70, Ohio State 67

Moneyline

Not available. March is about getting hot, and Ohio State is just that. Betting it as an underdog could work, but on its 3rd game in 3 days, I would take the spread here to be safe.

Against the spread

LEAN OHIO STATE +3.5 (-105).

The Spartans haven’t consistently covered as of late. They are just 4-7 ATS on the road and 10-9 ATS in conference play.

The latter might be better than Ohio State, but the Buckeyes have been rolling as of late and should be able to keep that heat alive. Ohio State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games and 4-1 straight up despite being an underdog in 3 of them.

Ohio State had a 9-game losing streak in conference play, but did beat Cincinnati and Texas Tech early in the season and lost to Duke by 9. The talent is there, and it is starting to shine.

Back the hot team. Take OHIO STATE +3.5 (-105).

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Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 139.5 (-115).

The Buckeyes have been able to keep things close because of their defense, holding Iowa to 69 and Wisconsin to 57. They have gone Under in both tournament games.

They are 4-6-2 O/U in their last 12 games. They are also 9-13 O/U in conference play. Michigan State, on the other hand, is 10-9 O/U in conference play.

Given how dominant Ohio State has looked recently and its style of play, back the UNDER 139.5 (-115).

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Big Ten Tournament: Ohio State vs. Iowa odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Ohio State vs. Iowa odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio State Buckeyes (14-18) battle the Iowa Hawkeyes (19-12) in the 2nd round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday. Tip from United Center in Chicago is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio State vs. Iowa odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Ohio State knocked off Wisconsin 65-57 to cover as a 1.5-point underdog Wednesday in the 1st round. The Buckeyes are 12-20 against the spread (ATS) this season but have covered the spread in their last 4 games.

Iowa fell to Nebraska 81-77 while failing to cover as a 12.5-point home favorite in its final regular-season game Sunday. The loss snapped a 2-game winning streak. The Hawkeyes are 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games and 17-14 ATS this season.

This will be the 3rd meeting this season with each team winning on its home court and the Over hitting in both games. OSU won 93-77 Jan. 21 as a 3.5-point favorite and Iowa won 92-75 as a 7.5-point favorite on Feb. 16.

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Ohio State vs. Iowa odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Ohio State +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Iowa -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Ohio State +2.5 (-110) | Iowa -2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Ohio State vs. Iowa picks and predictions

Prediction

Iowa 82, Ohio State 70

Moneyline

PASS.

Backing Iowa on the spread below is my preference compared to laying -140 on the moneyline.

Against the spread

BET IOWA -2.5 (-110).

While the Buckeyes have played well recently, they fell apart in the 2nd half against Wisconsin Wednesday, allowing the Badgers to overcome a 27-point deficit to bring the game within 6 in the closing minutes. The Buckeyes are just 3-10 ATS this season when playing as the underdog and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 Thursday games.

Iowa is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 Thursday games and 2-1 ATS in its last 3 games. Expect the Hawkeyes offense, ranked 17th in the nation at 80.6 in points per game, to overwhelm the Buckeyes defense for a victory.

The favorite is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings between these 2 teams.

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Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 153.5 (-105).

The Under is 5-0 in the Hawkeyes’ last 5 neutral site games and 2-1-1 in the Buckeyes’ last 4 games overall.

As it stands, 153.5 points ties for the highest closing line in the Buckeyes’ last 10 games and tied for the 4th-highest total in the Hawkeyes’ last 10 games.

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Big Ten Tournament: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers odds, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio State Buckeyes (13-18, 5-15) and Wisconsin Badgers (17-13, 9-11) meet Wednesday in a 1st-round matchup in the Big Ten Tournament. Tip from United Center is at 6:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio State vs. Wisconsin odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Buckeyes had a disastrous campaign, although they won 2 of the final 3 games of the regular season while covering all 3 outings. Ohio State fell 65-60 at home against Wisconsin in the only regular-season matchup, losing as a 7.5-point favorite on Feb. 2 as the Under (132) hit.

The Badgers are considered a bubble team, so they can ill afford a loss to a team like the lowly Buckeyes or the bubble will certainly burst. Wisconsin likely needs at least 2 or 3 wins in this tourney to get into a possible position for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid.

Wisconsin stubbed its toe down the stretch, losing a bubble battle at Michigan on Feb. 26 in OT (87-79). It had a chance at a Quad 1 win and resume builder in Madison against then-No. 5 Purdue on March 2, but the Badgers came up just short in a 63-61 setback as 3.5-point underdogs.

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Ohio State vs. Wisconsin odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Ohio State -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Wisconsin +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread: Ohio State -2.5 (+100) | Wisconsin +2.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 130.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Ohio State vs. Wisconsin picks and predictions

Prediction

Wisconsin 70, Ohio State 65

Moneyline

WISCONSIN (+110) is worth a look as a short ‘dog in this one. Ohio State has had an underwhelming campaign and the Badgers will be motivated by the need to pick up victories to have any shot at an at-large bid.

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Against the spread

Look to WISCONSIN +2.5 (-120) getting a basket of insurance in a must-win game.

It’s rather surprising to see the Badgers as a short ‘dog in this battle, considering Wisconsin is squarely on the bubble and in need of several wins.

Ohio State really has nothing to play for, and while it has played better lately, it has been tremendously inconsistent all season. In addition, the Badgers won in Columbus in the only regular-season meeting, so what has changed since then? Plus, OSU is just 4-12 ATS in the past 16 games against teams with a winning overall record and 2-12 ATS in the past 14 after a loss.

Over/Under

OVER 130.5 (-115) might be the best wager on the board.

The Over has hit at a 3-1-2 clip in the past 6 games overall for the Buckeyes while going 7-3 in the past 10 against winning teams. The Over is 18-8 in the past 26 neutral site games, too.

The Under is 7-1 in the past 8 neutral site outings for the Badgers but the Over is 7-3 in the past 10 following a straight-up victory.

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Ohio State at Michigan State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio State at Michigan State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio State Buckeyes (13-17, 5-14 Big Ten) face the Michigan State Spartans (18-11, 10-8) on Saturday at Breslin Center. Tip-off is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio State vs. Michigan State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Buckeyes took down No. 24 Maryland 73-62 on Wednesday as 1-point home favorites. Ohio State is on a 2-game win streak after losing 9 games in a row from Jan. 24-Feb. 23.

The Spartans covered as 4.5-point road favorites in Tuesday’s 80-67 win over Nebraska. Michigan State is 5-5 straight up and 4-6 against the spread in its last 10 contests.

Ohio State and Michigan State will square off for the second time this season on Saturday. The Spartans cruised to a 62-41 win as 4-point road underdogs as the Under (136) connected on Feb. 12.

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Ohio State at Michigan State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Ohio State +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Michigan State -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State +6.5 (-105) | Michigan State -6.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ohio State at Michigan State picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan State 73, Ohio State 64

Moneyline

AVOID.

The Spartans are 11-2 at home and the Buckeyes 1-9 on the road, but it isn’t worth taking Michigan State’s (-300) moneyline when it should win by margin.

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Against the spread

BET MICHIGAN STATE -6.5 (-115).

The Spartans are looking to finish the season strong at home ahead of the Big Ten tournament and they’ve already beaten the Buckeyes with ease this season. Michigan State is also 7-1 ATS in its last 8 home games.

Over/Under

UNDER 139.5 (-110) is the lean with both teams averaging fewer than 69 possessions per game. While I expect there to be more points than the first meeting, the Under has hit in 3 of the last 4 games between these programs.

The Spartans have also gone Under in 6 of their last 7 home games.

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Maryland at Ohio State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Maryland at Ohio State odds and lines, with expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 24 Maryland Terrapins (20-9, 11-7 Big Ten) look to remain hot against the faltering Ohio State Buckeyes (12-17, 4-14) in Columbus Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Maryland at Ohio State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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While Maryland has been terrible on the road this season (2-7), Ohio State has just been terrible everywhere.

The Buckeyes, who started the season ranked in the top 25, have fallen to 4-14 in conference and coach Chris Holtman has been under scrutiny of late amongst fans. Maryland will be attempting to win on the road after beating the Buckeyes at home 80-73 as 2-point favorites on Jan. 8.

Ohio State comes in after beating Illinois 72-60 for its only win in its last 10 games. The Buckeyes have lost 6 of their last 8 home games.

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Maryland at Ohio State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Maryland -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Ohio State +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Maryland -1.5 (-110) | Ohio State +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Maryland at Ohio State picks and predictions

Prediction

Maryland 75, Ohio State 67

Moneyline

PASS.

While Maryland -125 is not bad value, I do not see this game being close. Despite the spread being 1.5 points, I can see this game finishing closer to double-digits and I would rather take the ATS value than bet  on the ML.

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Against the spread

MARYLAND -1.5 (-110).

Ohio State has been on a major slide. Just because it was able to pull off an improbable victory over Illinois Sunday, I do not think it is back on track. Maryland is fighting for its March seeding while Ohio State has nothing to play for.

Maryland -1.5 is the side to wager, and I would even consider taking an alternate line up to 8.

Over/Under

OVER 136.5 (-110).

Despite Maryland going Under in 9 of 10 road games, I still prefer the Over in this game.

The Terrapins have gone Over in 4 of their last 5 games and have also gone Over in 5 straight Wednesday games. Ohio State has gone Over in 4 of 5 games against a team with a winning record.

This will be a game in which Maryland controls the pace while Ohio State will do whatever it can to stay close. This will push the pace just enough to get this game to the Over 136.5 by the buzzer.

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Illinois at Ohio State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Illinois at Ohio State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Illinois Fighting Illini (19-9, 10-7 Big Ten) take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (11-17, 3-14) on Sunday. Tip from Value City Arena is scheduled for noon ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Illinois vs. Ohio State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Illinois beat Northwestern 66-62 on Thursday, but failed to cover as 7.5-point home favorites. It has now won back-to-back games and is 6-4 in its last 10. In that same span, the Fighting Illini are 6-4 against the spread (ATS) to improve to 17-11 ATS on the season.

The Buckeyes fell 75-71 at home to Penn State on Thursday and failed to cover as 3-point home favorites. They have now lost 9 in a row both outright and against the spread, which started Jan. 24 with a 69-60 loss at Illinois as 3.5-point underdogs. Ohio State is just 8-20 ATS this season.

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Illinois at Ohio State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Illinois -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Ohio State +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Illinois -4.5 (-110) | Ohio State +4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Illinois at Ohio State picks and predictions

Prediction

Illinois 71, Ohio State 63

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline odds for Illinois present no value in this matchup.

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Against the spread

BET ILLINOIS -4.5 (-110).

The Fighting Illini are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games including 5-1 in their last 6 road games against a team with a winning home record. They are also 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss and 3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games.

Ohio State is on a major cold streak, dropping its last 9 games ATS including its last 4 home games. It is just 5-9 ATS at home this season. Fade the Buckeyes until they prove they can compete.

Over/Under

As it stands, 145.5 points would be the 3rd highest closing total in Illinois’ last 10 games. In that span, its O/U record is just 3-6-1. The Under is also 5-1 in the Fighting Illini’s last 6 Sunday games and 4-1 in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Take the UNDER 145.4 (-110).

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Penn State at Ohio State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Penn State at Ohio State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Penn State Nittany Lions (16-11, 7-9 Big Ten) battle the Ohio State Buckeyes (11-16, 3-13) on Thursday. Tip from Value City Arena is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Penn State vs. Ohio State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Penn State won at Minnesota 76-69 on Saturday which resulted in a push as 7-point favorites. It has now won back-to-back games and is 2-0-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 3 games. The Nittany Lions are 5-4-1 ATS in their last 10 games and 14-11-2 ATS on the season.

Ohio State was destroyed 82-55 on the road against Purdue on Sunday as 12.5-point underdogs. It has now lost 9 of its last 10 games both outright and against the spread. The Buckeyes are just 8-19 ATS this season.

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Penn State at Ohio State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Penn State +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Ohio State -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Penn State +2.5 (-115) | Ohio State -2.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Penn State at Ohio State picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio State 75, Penn State 70

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline odds do not present as much value as a play on the spread for the Buckeyes.

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Against the spread

BET OHIO STATE -2.5 (-105).

The Nittany Lions are just 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an outright win, 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a losing outright record, and 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. They also are just 2-7 on the road this season while the Buckeyes are 8-5 on their home court.

While Ohio State has struggled recently, expect them to bounce back in front of their home crowd on Thursday.

Over/Under

BET OVER 142.5 (-105).

Penn State has an O/U record of 16-11 and Ohio State has an O/U record of 14-12-1 showing both teams’ abilities to score a lot of points.

The Over is 4-0 in the Nittany Lions’ last 4 games and 7-2 in their last 9 including 3-1 in their last 4 road games.

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Ohio State at Iowa odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Ohio State at Iowa odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio State Buckeyes (11-14, 3-11 Big Ten) visit the Iowa Hawkeyes (16-9, 8-6) on Thursday. Tip from Carver-Hawkeye Arena is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio State at Iowa odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Ohio State fell to Michigan State 62-41 on Sunday, failing to cover as 4-point home favorites. The Buckeyes have struggled recently, going just 1-9 both outright and against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 games. The Buckeyes are just 8-17 ATS this season.

Iowa took down Minnesota 68-56 on the road Sunday but failed to cover as 12.5-point favorites. Iowa has now failed to cover the spread in 3 straight games. The Hawkeyes are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games to improve to 14-11 ATS this season.

Ohio State took down Iowa 93-77 to cover as 3-point home favorites in their first matchup this season on Jan. 21.

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Ohio State at Iowa odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Ohio State +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Iowa -340 (bet $340 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State +7.5 (-115) | Iowa -7.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Ohio State at Iowa picks and predictions

Prediction

Iowa 83, Ohio State 75

Moneyline

PASS.

Iowa (-340) is too steep of a line, so focus on the spread and O/U below.

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Against the spread

BET IOWA -7.5 (-105).

The Buckeyes have been treacherous against the spread recently. They are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss, 0-5 ATS following a straight up loss, 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600.

The Buckeyes have also struggled on the road this season with a 1-7 away record while Iowa has played its best basketball on its home court with a 12-2 home record. Iowa is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 home games while Ohio State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 road games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 152.5 (-115).

The Over is 13-12 in Ohio State’s games this season and 15-10 in Iowa’s matchups, showcasing both teams’ ability to score a lot of points.

The Over is 7-3 in Iowa’s last 10 games including 4-1 in its last 5 home games and 4-1 in its last 5 overall. The Over is also 4-0 in the Hawkeyes’ last 4 games following an outright win, 15-5-1 in their last 21 games against a team with a losing road record and 13-5-1 in their last 19 home games against a team with a road winning percentage less than .400.

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Michigan State at Ohio State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Michigan State at Ohio State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Michigan State Spartans (15-9, 7-5 Big Ten) visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (11-13, 3-10) on Sunday. Tip from Value City Arena is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Michigan State vs. Ohio State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Michigan State took down Maryland 63-58 on Tuesday, covering as 4.5-point home favorites. The win broke a 2-game losing streak and a 4-game against the spread (ATS) losing record. The Spartans are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 and 12-12 ATS this season.

Ohio State fell 69-63 to Northwestern on Thursday, failing to cover as 5.5-point home favorites. It has had a miserable stretch, going 1-9 both outright and ATS in its last 10 games. The Buckeyes are just 8-16 ATS this season.

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Michigan State at Ohio State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Michigan State +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Ohio State -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Michigan State +3.5 (-115) | Ohio State -3.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Michigan State at Ohio State picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan State 68, Ohio State 65

Moneyline

BET MICHIGAN STATE +130.

Ohio State has been in a slump recently both outright and against the spread going just 1-9 in its last 10 games. At just 3-10 outright in Big Ten play, I suggest fading the Buckeyes until they can prove they can compete against their conference opponents.

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Against the spread

BET MICHIGAN STATE +3.5 (-115).

The moneyline is a better value, but the insurance isn’t too costly. The Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss, 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning outright record, and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Sunday games.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 137.5 (-110).

Michigan State’s offense ranks just 262nd in the country averaging just 68.1 points per game. Meanwhile, their defense ranks top 50 in both opponent field goal percentage (46th) and opponent 3-point percentage (15th).

As it stands, 137.5 is near the top of closing lines in the Spartans’ last 10 games, a team who has an O/U record of 11-13 and has only hit the Over in 4 of its last 10 games.

The O/U in the Buckeyes’ last 9 games is 3-6 with the Under being 3-1 in their last 4 home games.

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Ohio State at Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Ohio State at Michigan odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio State Buckeyes (11-11, 3-8 Big Ten) continue their rivalry with the Michigan Wolverines (12-10, 6-5) in Ann Arbor on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio State vs. Michigan game odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

After starting the season ranked and with high hopes, Ohio State has fallen by the wayside since entering conference play. The Buckeyes are on a 3-game losing streak, the last of which was a 65-60 loss on Thursday to Wisconsin as 7.5-point favorites. This came after 2 losses of at least 9 points against Indiana and Illinois in its previous 2 games.

Michigan has not had a markedly better season then the Buckeyes, but comes in after trouncing Northwestern by 17 points on Thursday. The 68-51 road win kept the Wolverines above .500 in conference and snapped a 2-game losing streak (by by 22 points to Penn State and 5 to Purdue).

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Ohio State at Michigan odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Ohio State +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Michigan -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State +3.5 (-110) | Michigan -3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Ohio State at Michigan picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan 68, Ohio State 62

Moneyline

PASS.

If you are scared of the recent form of both teams and want to take the moneyline, -170 on Michigan is the way to go. But I am more concerned with the way the Buckeyes have played and feel like Michigan on the ATS is a better way to play this game.

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Against the spread

MICHIGAN -3.5 (-110).

After 2 ugly losses Michigan rebounded Thursday with a 17-point road win over Northwestern. While Michigan was winning, Ohio State was losing its 3rd game in a row to Wisconsin as 7.5-point favorites.

Ohio State has almost given up on the season. While this would be a good win for them against a rival, I do not see the Buckeyes keeping this game close.

Over/Under

UNDER 144.5 (-115).

With both teams coming in playing down to their competition, this game looks to be destined for an Under. Michigan has gone Under in 5 of its last 6 home games against teams with losing road records.

Ohio State does not have the offense to outpace the Wolverines and Michigan will be content with a slow-paced game played in the 60’s. Take the Under in this game as long as it remains above 142.

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