- Ohio State is a -2.5 point favorite vs Michigan State
- Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
- Michigan State / Ohio State TV channel: FOX
The Michigan State Spartans visit Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Jan. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Columbus, OH.
Ohio State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Michigan State vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 148.5 total points.
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Michigan State vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Michigan State | +2.5 -110 | O 148.5 -105 | +115 |
| Ohio State | -2.5 -110 | U 148.5 -115 | -140 |
Michigan State vs Ohio State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Michigan State will win this college basketball game with 72.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Michigan State vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio State will cover the spread with 58.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Michigan State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Michigan State has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.60 Units / 15% ROI)
- Michigan State has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.28 Units / 13% ROI)
- Michigan State have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 35 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
- Michigan State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.15 Units / 17% ROI)
- Michigan State has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+1.70 Units / 0% ROI)
Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 21 games at home (+14.80 Units / 9% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.30 Units / 35% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+8.30 Units / 1% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+6.30 Units / 27% ROI)
- Ohio State have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+6.20 Units / 27% ROI)
Michigan State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Michigan State has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI).
- 11-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.2 Units / 1.27% ROI
- 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
- 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio State has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI).
- 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.65 Units / 0.78% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.81% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 3.52% ROI
Michigan State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Michigan State is shooting 29% from three (76/264) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Michigan State is shooting 82% from the free throw line (141/171) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%
Michigan State is shooting 81% from the free throw line (248/305) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Michigan State has made 5.8 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.3
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has averaged 9.0 offensive rebounds per game (117 rebounds/13 games) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.5
Ohio State has averaged 82.8 points per game (1,076 points/13 games) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 75.3
Ohio State is shooting 42% from three (64/153) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Ohio State has averaged 14.7 assists per game (191 assists/13 games) this season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 16.1
Michigan State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Michigan State allowed opponents to shoot 39% (374/955) in the first half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (94/313) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Michigan State allowed 30.4 points per game (1,034 points/34 games) in the first half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33.8
Michigan State allowed 66.2 points per game (2,252 points/34 games) last season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 24% from three (35/148) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 31%
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (89/314) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Ohio State has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (355 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 49th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9
Ohio State allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (2,313 points/1,963 shots) last season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
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