Michigan State-Ohio State A Showdown In Big Ten, But Not At Sportsbooks

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It is indisputable that Ohio State stands as the top team in Big Ten Conference football, leaving no room for debate in anticipation of their clash with Michigan State.

Nevertheless, the Spartans football program has a notable track record of causing upsets against the Buckeyes in Columbus.

Can seventh-ranked Michigan State pull off another extraordinary performance when they go up against the fifth-ranked Buckeyes this Saturday?

Michigan State Spartans at Ohio State Buckeyes: NCAA Football Odds

Oddsmakers heavily backing Ohio State

Despite MSU’s top-10 ranking and previous victories at Ohio State, oddsmakers lack confidence in the Spartans for the upcoming week.

MSU is being considered a 19-point underdog by the majority of sportsbooks for their away game against the Buckeyes. However, FanDuel Sportsbook has them slightly lower as an 18.5-point underdog.

Not all sportsbooks offer the moneyline, but BetMGM Sportsbook provides MSU with a +725 odds for Saturday’s game. Conversely, Ohio State is favored with -1200 odds.

As of Monday evening, the majority of the Michigan sports betting scene had set the over/under total at 66.5 points.

This season, Michigan State has an impressive record of 7-1-2 against the spread, while Ohio State stands at 5-4-1 ATS. Both teams have seen the over occur in six out of their ten games.

Ohio State has dominated the historical series against the Spartans, boasting a 34-15 record in their 49 matchups. The Buckeyes have been particularly successful lately, clinching victory in the last five encounters and successfully covering the spread in the past four.

In Columbus, both of Michigan State’s most recent victories against Ohio State were achieved: one in 2015 (17-14) and the other in 2011 (10-7).

How to watch: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans

• Michigan State (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten) will be playing against Ohio State (9-1, 7-0).
• The specified time is Saturday, November 19th, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
• The location is Ohio Stadium, situated in Columbus, Ohio.
• ABC TV will have Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, and Holly Rowe as announcers.
• ESPN+ offers online livestreaming services.
• The broadcasting network for Michigan State Football is the Radio Network.

Spartans stay in the Big Ten race

Last Saturday, Michigan State recovered from their disappointing 40-29 loss at Purdue two weeks ago by securing a 40-21 victory over Maryland at home.

Michigan State University and the University of Michigan are currently locked in a tie with identical 6-1 records in the Big Ten East division. Both teams trail Ohio State by one game, and interestingly, the Buckeyes are scheduled to compete against both MSU and Michigan in the last two weeks of the regular season.

The Spartans displayed a well-rounded performance on Saturday, accumulating 481 yards of offense in their triumph over Maryland. Their ground game contributed 194 yards, while their passing game accounted for 287 yards.

Payton Thorne had an outstanding game, completing 22 out of 30 passes for 287 yards and four touchdowns. With a remarkable rating of 191.0, his performance ranks as the third-best of the entire season.

Thorne successfully found Jayden Reed for a total of 114 yards on eight catches, filling in for the absence of Jalen Nailor due to an injury. Nailor’s availability for the upcoming weekend remains uncertain as he continues to recover from a hand injury.

Once again, MSU’s pass defense proved to be challenging. Maryland managed to throw for 350 yards, causing the Spartans to drop to the 130th rank in pass defense among all college football teams. MSU’s average yards given up per game through the air has now reached 329.4.

Ohio State’s offense, which boasts a ranking of sixth in passing yards with an average of 353.6 yards per game, might face potential challenges.

Kenneth Walker’s Heisman campaign hits big moment

Kenneth Walker III has undeniably solidified his position as a frontrunner for the prestigious Heisman Trophy.

As of now, Walker’s odds of winning the honor are +280 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Ahead of him are only Bryce Young of Alabama (+180) and CJ Stroud of Ohio State (+240), who have shorter odds.

After a remarkable game against Maryland where Walker scored twice and gained 143 yards, his total yards for the season now stand at 1,473. This impressive number still maintains his position as the nation’s leading rusher, with a lead of over 100 yards.

The upcoming game is set to be Walker’s most significant platform so far. Captivating the attention of many viewers, a remarkable performance against Ohio State, or a victory over MSU, would surely attract a lot of attention.

Defeating Ohio State will pose a challenge, considering their defense allows only 107.3 rushing yards per game. However, it is worth mentioning that this statistic may be influenced by the fact that opponents often fall behind OSU by significant margins early on.

Nevertheless, in the Buckeyes’ solitary defeat of the season, Oregon managed to accumulate 236 rushing yards against Ohio State’s defense.

Ohio State runs over Purdue

On Saturday, Ohio State maintained its offensive dominance in the Big Ten by securing a 59-31 victory over Purdue in their home game.

In the victory, the Buckeyes accumulated a total of 624 yards of offense, with 263 of those coming from rushing plays. This remarkable performance has propelled OSU to hold the top spot in the nation for both total offense, averaging 550.3 yards per game, and scoring offense, averaging 46.3 points per game.

Similar to Walker, Stroud continues to be a leading contender for the Heisman. With impressive stats of 3,036 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and a mere five interceptions, his performance will undoubtedly be compared to that of Walker.

Despite TreVeyon Henderson’s impressive rushing stats of 1,035 yards and 14 touchdowns, the Buckeyes would be prudent to concentrate on their passing game. The air attack should be their main focus since MSU holds a commendable national ranking of 20th against the run, allowing only 114.6 yards per game.

In terms of defense, Ohio State has shown vulnerability against passing plays, allowing an average of 261.5 yards per game. This statistic places them at a low 108th rank nationwide.

OSU, renowned for producing formidable pass rushers historically, is currently being spearheaded by Haskell Garrett, who has contributed with a modest 4.5 sacks this season.

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