Ohio State vs Michigan State Prediction 1-3-25 College Basketball Picks
Michigan State (11-2) vs. Ohio State (9-4)
January 3, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Ohio State -1.5; Over/Under: +148.5
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The Michigan State Spartans and Ohio State Buckeyes meet Friday in college basketball action at the Schottenstein Center. Here’s an Ohio State vs Michigan State Prediction. This article will include an Ohio State vs Michigan State Pick.
Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
The Michigan State Spartans beat Western Michigan and FAU, and they play Washington, Northwestern, and Penn State next. The Michigan State Spartans are averaging 82 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 67.2 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Jaden Akins is averaging 13.7 points and 1.8 assists, while Jase Richardson is averaging 9.8 points and 2.8 rebounds. Frankie Fidler is dishing 0.9 assists and Coen Carr is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Michigan State Spartans are shooting 28.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free throw line. The Michigan State Spartans are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.7 rebounds per game.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Kentucky and Indiana State, and they play Minnesota, Oregon, and Wisconsin next. The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 82.8 points on 50.5 percent shooting and allowing 69.9 points on 38.1 percent shooting. Bruce Thornton is averaging 17.4 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Devin Royal is averaging 14.8 points and 7.5 rebounds. John Mobley Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Micah Parrish is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Ohio State Buckeyes are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 69.7 percent from the free throw line. The Ohio State Buckeyes are allowing 28.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Ohio State vs Michigan State Injury Report
Ohio State has Micah Parrish and Meechie Johnson Jr. listed as questionable. Obviously, two names to each, as Meechie averages 9.1 points and 2.7 assists through two games. Parrish is the fourth leading scorer on Ohio State and third with an average of 4.7 rebounds.
Michigan State doesn’t have any players listed on its injury report.
Why the Michigan State Spartans will win
- Michigan State has won each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Ohio State has lost 11 of its last 13 night games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Michigan State has won the first half in each of its last six games.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.1).
- Ohio State ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (50.5%).
- Michigan State ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (58.1%).
- Michigan State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (81.3%).
Ohio State vs Michigan State Prediction
The Ohio State Buckeyes are going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, where they’re 7-1 SU on the season. However, it’s hard to side with the Buckeyes when you see Johnson and Parrish on the injury report. Obviously, you should check for updates before betting. Even without those injuries, Michigan State in the underdog role is always hard to pass up. MSU is 11-2 SU on the season and has recent wins over Minnesota and North Carolina. Michigan State is still physically defensively and well-coached, but this year’s squad finds offense a lot easier. Sparty is more than capable of winning this game outright. Give me the free bucket.
