The Ohio State Buckeyes (9-4, 1-1 Big Ten) will attempt to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the No. 18 Michigan State Spartans (11-2, 2-0 Big Ten) at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, January 3, 2025 as 2.5-point favorites. The Spartans have won six games in a row. The matchup has an over/under of 149 points.
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Ohio State vs. Michigan State betting lines
- Ohio State moneyline odds to win: -149
- Michigan State moneyline odds to win: +124
- Spread: Ohio State (-2.5)
- Total: 149
Ohio State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games last season, Ohio State sported a better record against the spread (7-10-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (4-6-0).
- In terms of point totals, the Buckeyes hit the over more often when playing at home last season, as they eclipsed the total 11 times in 17 opportunities (64.7%). In away games, they hit the over four times in 10 opportunities (40%).
- At home last year, Ohio State won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, put up a record of 12-3 (.800). In road games, it was 1-2 (.333) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- The Buckeyes put up 75.5 points per game and gave up 70.2 last season, ranking them 113th in college basketball offensively and 119th on defense.
- Last year, Ohio State was 79th in college basketball in rebounds (34.1 per game) and 156th in rebounds allowed (31.1).
- At 13.9 assists per game last season, the Buckeyes were 117th in the country.
Ohio State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-4-0 (Home: 7-1-0; Away: 0-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 7-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-1-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 6-7-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 0-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-1 (Home: 7-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.5 (13th in nation) | 38.1 (15th) | 32.2 (233rd) | 29.8 (118th) | 14.7 (145th) | 9.9 (45th) |
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Michigan State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Last year, Michigan State was 11-7-0 at home against the spread (.611 winning percentage). Away, it was 5-5-0 ATS (.500).
- Spartans games finished above the over/under 38.9% of the time at home (seven of 18) last year, and 50% of the time on the road (five of 10).
Last season stats
- On offense, the Spartans scored 72.9 points per game (193rd-ranked in college basketball) last season. They ceded 66.1 points per contest on defense (26th-ranked).
- Michigan State averaged 31.8 rebounds per game (194th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 29.7 rebounds per contest (63rd-ranked).
- The Spartans ranked 33rd in the nation with 15.9 assists per game.
Michigan State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-5-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-4-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 5-8-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-1 (Home: 7-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.6 (74th in nation) | 40.2 (53rd) | 38.7 (ninth) | 27.3 (26th) | 18.2 (13th) | 11.6 (185th) |
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