Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

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— Saturday, November 27th Ohio State Buckeyes @ Michigan Wolverines

This is one of, if not the biggest, college football games of the year. The Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines are intense rivals.

Ohio State has a 10-1 record right now and is ranked No.2 in the country. Ending their season with a win before the playoffs is the plan, but the Wolverines won't go down easy. Can the Buckeyes beat the Wolverines in their own stadium?

The Michigan Wolverines have had a great season, currently 10-1 this year as well. However, we all know that this game is one of the most important games to Michigan.

Having bragging rights over the Buckeyes means quite a lot. Being able to hand the Buckeyes a loss at the end of the season will definitely help their ranking. The question is, can they actually pull it off?

Ohio State Buckeyes look to end their season with a bang

This game closes the regular season for both the Buckeyes and Wolverines. What better way to end the college football season than with one of the most storied rivalries.

The Buckeyes have gone 8-0 in the conference this season, their only loss was to Oregon. With the fourth-best offense in college football, we know exactly who the Buckeyes will call on in this one.

C.J. Stroud has been incredible this season, surpassing 3,400 yards passing. On average, the Buckeyes pass for 362.3 yards per game, sixth in the NCAAF. Their offense racks up 47.2 points per game, while their defense allows just 19.0.

This is an incredible team, so it isn't surprising that they come in as -7.5-point favorites. Actually, we're surprised it isn't larger.

The Wolverines haven't won this matchup since 2011

It has been ten years since the Wolverines beat the Buckeyes. Even playing at home hasn't helped them secure victories over Ohio State. This season we're seeing a different Wolverines team, though, one with a lot more conviction.

The question is, do they have enough firepower to keep up with C.J. Stroud and the Buckeyes. At first glance, the Wolverines just might.

The Wolverines offense is a fairly good one, averaging 37.1 points per game. Cade McNamara has had a strong season, but the running game is what Michigan does best.

They average 218.4 yards rushing per game and will look to establish that early. The best part about Michigan as a team is their seventh-ranked defense. This defense allows just 16.3 points per game.

Our Pick for the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Wolverines

When going over both of these teams and making a selection, it's important to note their history. The Wolverines are 1-9 in their last ten games against the Buckeyes and are 4-6 against the spread.

The Buckeyes have a nearly unstoppable offense, but for a second, look at the Wolverines' defense. This defense gives them a perfect chance to halt the Buckeyes.

That being said, we're going to take the Wolverines +8.5. To be clear, we aren't saying that the Wolverines will win, but that they'll cover the spread.

Their defense puts them in the best position to keep this game close. Although we believe they will lose, the Michigan Wolverines +8.5 is the best bet on Friday.

DunkelIndex Free Betting Pick: Michigan Wolverines +8.5, UNDER

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