Michigan State vs Ohio State Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 03 Jan 2025

Best Bet Could Be Backing Over 148.5

Michigan State and Ohio State are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 148.5 as a great pick at odds of -110.

60-57 Win for Ohio State in Pair’s Last Meeting

Michigan State Spartans previous game saw them claim a 80-62 home win over Western Michigan Broncos.

Ohio State Buckeyes were winners last time out. It was a 103-83 home victory against Indiana State Sycamores.

Ohio State have won the last two matchups against Michigan State, landing 68-58 and 60-57 scorelines. Both triumphs came on the road. Michigan State have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan State	27-6	2579	2219	360	18-4	9-2	1L
Ohio State	17-15	2522	2353	169	12-8	5-7	2L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our college basketball predictions.

Key Michigan State vs Ohio State stats:

• The 148.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 MSU games on the road.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in the last 3 MSU games on the road.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Ohio State games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Ohio State games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Ohio State games.

Michigan State vs Ohio State Prediction

There are odds of -110 available for our college pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 148.5 in total.

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Over 148.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Our Pick

Over 148.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Props

Devin Royal Over 15.5 Points -103

Devin Royal (Ohio State) can be wagered to register Over 15.5 points at -103. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest Devin Royal Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

-135

Under 14.5

+105

Rebounds

Over 7.5

+115

Under 7.5

-149

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Bruce Thornton Over 3.5 Rebounds +130

Bruce Thornton (Ohio State) is available at +130 to secure Over 3.5 rebounds. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line based on the information to hand.

Latest Bruce Thornton Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-108

Under 15.5

-120

Assists

Over 4.5

-161

Under 4.5

+123

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-156

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Correct Score Prediction

Michigan State 79 - 77 Ohio State

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on Michigan State to achieve a 79-77 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

Michigan State vs Ohio State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Think the Game Could Go Either Way

Ohio State are available at Moneyline odds of -133, while opponents Michigan State can be backed at +112. According to the top sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 57%.

The current spread is 1.5 and the total points line is 148.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Over 148.5, then the odds are -110.

There’s a chance to back Ohio State at -140 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, Michigan State are available at -100.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

MSU

+112

Ohio State

-133

Point Spread

MSU +1.5

-102

Ohio State -1.5

-120

Total Points

Under 148.5

-110

Over 148.5

-110

Bruce Thornton Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Bruce Thornton is available at -108 to rack up Over 15.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -120 is available.

Player Points

Bruce Thornton (Ohio State)

Over 15.5

-108

Under 15.5

-120

Devin Royal (Ohio State)

Over 14.5

-135

Under 14.5

+105

Jaden Akins (MSU)

Over 13.5

-106

Under 13.5

-122

Jase Richardson (MSU)

Over 8.5

-108

Under 8.5

-120

Tre Holloman (MSU)

Over 8.5

-103

Under 8.5

-125

Frankie Fidler (MSU)

Over 7.5

-115

Under 7.5

-112

Jeremy Fears Jr. (MSU)

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-130

Player Assists

Bruce Thornton (Ohio State)

Over 4.5

-161

Under 4.5

+123

Jeremy Fears Jr. (MSU)

Over 4.5

+113

Under 4.5

-147

Tre Holloman (MSU)

Over 2.5

-172

Under 2.5

+133

Jaden Akins (MSU)

Over 1.5

+178

Under 1.5

-238

Player Rebounds

Devin Royal (Ohio State)

Over 7.5

+115

Under 7.5

-149

Bruce Thornton (Ohio State)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-156

Jaden Akins (MSU)

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-108

Tre Holloman (MSU)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-156

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan State	27-6	2579	2219	360	18-4	9-2	1L
Maryland	25-8	2695	2211	484	20-3	5-5	1L
Wisconsin	26-9	2790	2465	325	16-3	10-6	1L
Michigan	25-9	2661	2422	239	16-5	9-4	3W
Oregon	24-9	2515	2341	174	13-4	11-5	1L
UCLA	22-10	2392	2103	289	15-5	7-5	1L
Purdue	22-11	2570	2346	224	16-4	6-7	1L
Illinois	21-12	2766	2462	304	15-6	6-6	1L
Indiana	19-13	2389	2305	84	14-5	5-8	1L
Nebraska	17-14	2337	2259	78	11-7	6-7	5L
Ohio State	17-15	2522	2353	169	12-8	5-7	2L
Penn State	16-15	2452	2270	182	13-6	3-9	1W
Iowa	17-16	2722	2630	92	14-7	3-9	1L
Northwestern	17-16	2390	2282	108	13-5	4-11	1L
USC	16-17	2537	2491	46	12-8	4-9	1L
Rutgers	15-17	2465	2482	-17	11-9	4-8	1L
Minnesota	15-17	2178	2231	-53	10-11	5-6	3L
Washington	12-18	2142	2277	-135	10-9	2-9	6L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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