Michigan State vs Ohio State Basketball Picks 2-25-24

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan State Spartans face off on Sunday in a college basketball showdown at the Breslin Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Ohio State vs Michigan State prediction.

Can Ohio State’s Defense Bounce Back?

Ohio State in the last game faced off against Minnesota and the defense was awful. The defense gave up 88 points and they ended up losing by nine points. Bruce Thorton did have a strong game putting up 25 points, six assists, and four rebounds. Ohio State is averaging 74.6 points while their defense is giving up 70.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 160th in the league but this game is going to be about the defense making stops. Bruce Thorton is averaging 16.4 points while shooting 42.9 percent fom the field and 31.7 percent from behind the three point line. 

Michigan State Looks to Bounce Back

Michigan State in the last game faced off against Iowa and the defense wasn’t good enough giving up 78 points. They were down 45-33 at halftime but couldn’t bounce back. Michigan State on the season is averaging 75 points while their defense is giving up 66.2 points per game. The offense at times has been inconsistent but the defense is ranked 38th.Tyson Walker has been the top player averaging 18.3 points while shooting 45.7 percent from the field and 38 percent from behind the three point line. Michigan State will face Purdue after this game.

Ohio State vs Michigan State Betting Prediction

Michigan State is going to find success in this game. Ohio State’s defense in the last game gave up 88 points and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. Michigan State is averaging 75 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Ohio State is going to struggle to keep up and it will be Michigan State that gets the job done. Back Michigan State against the spread.