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Over the years, Michigan State has achieved some remarkable victories, with some of the most notable ones being against Ohio State.
This Saturday at Noon ET, the Spartans are eagerly anticipating the chance to conjure up some magic once again as they take on the Buckeyes on their home turf.
It could be quite challenging at this point, considering that Ohio has a shortage of staff.
Are the Spartans capable of handling the immense challenge of being a significant underdog against the Buckeyes?
Ohio State vs. MSU odds: Buckeyes heavily favored
Take a deeper dive into this week’s exciting Big Ten college football matchup.
- Ohio State (4-0, 4-0 Big Ten) will be facing off against Michigan State (2-3, 2-3).
- Date: Saturday, December 5th<br>Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
- The location is Spartan Stadium situated in East Lansing.
- The live broadcast of the game can be watched on ABC.
All oddsmakers unanimously agree that Ohio State is the undeniable frontrunner. The majority of them have designated the Buckeyes as a 23.5-point favorite on the road against the Spartans. However, BetMGM Sportsbook stood out on Wednesday with a slightly lower spread of 21.5 points, albeit with a significant bias towards Ohio State at -143. Nevertheless, BetMGM has now adjusted its spread to align with the consensus at 23.5 points.
The odds were last updated on Thursday, December 3rd at 3:30 p.m. ET.
| Ohio State at Michigan State Week 14 odds | BetMGM | DraftKings | FanDuel | PointsBet | William Hill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point spread (-110 juice unless noted) |
OSU -23.5 MSU +23.5 |
OSU -24 -109 MSU +24 -112 |
OSU -23.5 -115 MSU +23.5 -105 |
OSU -23.5 MSU +23.5 |
OSU -23.5 MSU +23.5 |
| Moneyline | OSU -1600 MSU +850 |
OSU -2500 MSU +1050 |
OSU -2200 MSU +980 |
OSU -2299 MSU +1200 |
OSU -2800 MSU +1200 |
| Total points (-110 juice unless noted) |
O 59.5 U 59.5 |
O 59.5 -112 U 59.5 -109 |
O 59.5 -108 U 59.5 -112 |
O 59.5 U 59.5 |
O 59.5 U 59.5 |
Ohio State has a vast moneyline spectrum, ranging from -2200 to -4000, while Michigan State’s moneyline falls between +980 and +1400.
The initial unanimous decision set the over/under at 59.5 points, but it has slightly changed since then.
Here’s where you can bet on Ohio State vs. MSU
Greektown Casino, MGM Grand Detroit, and MotorCity Casino in Detroit, along with several tribal casinos, have all temporarily closed due to a three-week COVID-19 pandemic closure order.
Although there are limitations on betting on college football within the state, there are still available options.
- Turtle Creek (William Hill)
- The casino known as Leelanau Sands, which is now operated by William Hill.
- The locations of Four Winds in Dowagiac, Hartford, and New Buffalo (Kambi).
- Gun Lake Casino (Parx)
- FireKeepers Casino (Sci Games)
- BetAmerica – Island Resort & Casino
- The Fox Bet is a casino located in Petoskey and Mackinaw City, known as Odawa Casino.
This week brought positive news regarding online sports betting, although there is still ongoing development. The current estimations indicate that it will be available by mid-to-late December or early 2021. Stay tuned for the most recent updates here.
Buckeyes lead all-time series with Spartans
Although Michigan State has achieved some notable wins in this series, Ohio State holds a significant advantage with a 33-15 lead in the overall historical record.
In the past four meetings, the Buckeyes have emerged victorious, triumphing in the most recent three encounters with a margin of victory of at least 20 points.
In the last five meetings, the under has consistently proven lucrative for Michigan sports bettors.
In their previous 16 Big Ten games, Ohio State has achieved a commendable 11-5 record against the spread.
In their past 17 home games, Michigan State has had a difficult time meeting the spread, only managing a 3-14 ATS record.
Buckeyes in desperation mode to play
Due to a COVID-19 outbreak within their program, Ohio State was compelled to cancel their game against Illinois last weekend.
The Buckeyes’ match against Maryland was also canceled on November 14. If Ohio State cannot participate in their upcoming games against MSU this weekend or against Michigan next weekend, they will become ineligible for the Big Ten Championship Game.
Head coach Ryan Day was one of the individuals who received a positive test result for the virus.
Team activities for players not quarantined or in isolation have resumed at Ohio State on Monday. Nevertheless, all meetings are now being held virtually.
Ohio State’s offense this season is among the best in the country, with an average of 45.3 points and 535.3 yards per game. These impressive numbers place the Buckeyes in the top 10 rankings nationally.
In the ongoing season, Justin Fields has accumulated a total of 1,208 passing yards and scored 13 touchdowns. Additionally, he has showcased his agility by rushing for 135 yards and securing three scores. DraftKings Sportsbook has assigned Fields a +1000 odds to emerge victorious in the prestigious 2020 Heisman Trophy race.
Spartans pull off another upset
Michigan State has once again defied the odds and emerged victorious as a double-digit underdog for the second time this season.
On October 31st, the Spartans pulled off a surprising victory against Michigan, defeating them 27-24 despite being considered 21.5-point underdogs. Just last Saturday, they continued their winning streak by defeating previously unbeaten Northwestern with a score of 29-20, even though they were considered 13.5-point underdogs on their home turf.
The MSU defense was the hero of the victory, as they limited the Wildcats to a mere 285 total yards and a mere 63 rushing yards. Additionally, the Spartans were able to create four turnovers, with Shakur Brown successfully intercepting two passes.
Rocky Lombardi, who had been benched in the previous week, made a comeback as he started against the Wildcats. He managed to throw for 167 yards and two touchdowns, although his passing accuracy was only 11 out of 27 attempts.
In their upcoming game, Lombardi will aim to achieve triumph against Ohio State’s pass defense that currently occupies the 116th spot in national rankings, allowing an average of 290.3 yards per game.
In order to limit the Ohio State offense’s time on the field, it will be crucial to prioritize rushing the ball. Last Saturday, the Spartans demonstrated this strategy by accumulating 195 yards on 47 carries against Northwestern.
Despite being significantly affected by COVID-19, Ohio State remains favored in this game. However, being considered the underdog seems to benefit MSU.
