Michigan State Spartans at Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview

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The Ohio State Buckeyes have a forecast 69% chance to win against The Michigan State Spartans with a spread of -11.5/11.5 and an over/under of 65.0. The Ohio State Buckeyes are 0 - 0 against The Michigan State Spartans in the 2021-22 Season.

— Saturday, November 20th Michigan State Spartans @ Ohio State Buckeyes

The Michigan State Spartans are 9-1 and eager to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. There is a long and storied rivalry between these two teams, and the next bout is set for Saturday. The Spartans come in as heavy underdogs but won’t stop them from fighting. Can they pull off an upset over one of the best teams in college football? Or will they be handed another loss?

The Ohio State Buckeyes have the exact same record as the Spartans. With a 9-1 record, Ohio State prepares to face an old rival. Their sole loss this season was to the Oregon Ducks, ruining what could’ve been a perfect record. Led by C.J. Stroud, the Buckeyes will take the field looking to increase their record to 10-1. So, who should you be taking at the sportsbook on Saturday?

Michigan State Spartans: Keys to victory on Saturday

This is easily the toughest team that the Spartans have had to face. However, this isn’t the only top ten in the country team that the Spartans have had to take on. Not long ago, they faced off against the 6th-ranked Michigan Wolverines and won, 37-33. So, what will they need to do in order to get a win over the fourth-ranked team? It’s simple, keep OSU’s offense off the field.

Of course, saying it is a lot more simple than actually doing it. The Buckeyes are a tough team to keep down, and they won’t let it happen easily. However, Michigan State has a pretty good defense, allowing just 22.5 points per game. They also have a strong offense to back it up that averages 34.6 points per game. Will this be enough to take down the Buckeyes on Saturday?

Ohio State Buckeyes: Keys to victory on Saturday

The Buckeyes have been doing a lot to establish themselves as one of the best this season. Had it not been for their loss to Oregon, the Buckeyes would be undefeated right now. Still, they’re 9-1 and can increase that record to 10-1 with a win here. To do that, they’ll need to make sure their playmakers are taken care of. By this, we mainly mean protecting C.J. Stroud. 

If the Buckeyes give Stroud enough time to sit in the pocket, he can deliver strikes downfield. They rank sixth, in all of College Football, in passing yards per game, averaging 353.6. Opening up the offense early and hitting the Spartans hard is what will work best. That way, they can’t rely on controlling the clock and will be forced into a shootout. This works best for the Buckeyes.

Our pick for Michigan State at Ohio State

The Buckeyes have a lot of points to cover in this game, but we don’t shy away from challenges. The Buckeyes come in -20, but that hasn’t swayed many bettors away from them. The Buckeyes have an incredible 1-2 threat of passing and rushing on offense. They also have a defense that can create turnovers.

With that being said, we’ll take the Buckeyes to win this one and cover the spread. We expect the Buckeyes to actually win this one by 28, with the total going under. Look for C.J. Stroud to have another fantastic game on Saturday.

DUNKELINDEX FREE PICK: Ohio State Buckeyes -20, UNDER

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