Michigan State vs. Ohio State Free Pick
COLUMBUS, OH (The Spread) – The game of the day in college basketball pits No. 12 Michigan State versus No. 3 Ohio State in a Big Ten showdown at 6:00PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Ohio State as an 8.5-point favorite over Michigan State for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 128.5 points. The Spartans enter play with a 19-5 overall record and are 4-3 on the road this year, while the Buckeyes are 21-3 overall and a perfect 17-0 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Buckeyes opened as a 10.5-point favorite but the line has dropped to 8.5 at most sports books, while the total has gone from 127 up to 128.5.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 67% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Spartans. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
FREE PICK: Take Ohio State. Michigan State has dropped three straight Big Ten road games while averaging 14.7 turnovers over that span. That spells trouble versus an Ohio State team that currently ranks second in the Big Ten in turnover margin. According to latest college basketball trends, the Buckeyes are 6-1 against the spread in their last seven home games and 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games as a favorite. They’re also 5-1 ATS in their last six conference games and 5-1 ATS in their lat six games as an overall favorite.
SATURDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: OHIO STATE BUCKEYES –8.5
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