Published Feb 7, 7:49pm ET by
Gabriel Kozlow - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 7, 7:49pm ET
Updated Feb 7, 8:07pm ET
Sunday afternoon brings us a solid Big Ten rivalry game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes. The game will be played at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, and you’ll be able to tune in on CBS.
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| OHIO STATE BUCKEYES | +310 |
| MICHIGAN WOLVERINES | -395 |
The Michigan Wolverines are having their best start in school history with a 21–1 overall record and 11–1 in the Big Ten. They are currently ranked #2 in the nation and have won seven straight games, including a big win over bitter rivals Michigan State.
The Wolverines are coming off a game against Penn State where they shot 60% from the field and 51% from three-point range. Overall, they are averaging 90.5 PPG and 18.8 assists per game, with much of the credit going to Yaxel Lendeborg and Elliot Cadeau.
Ohio State has recently won 4 of its last 6 games. They have an overall record of 15–7 and 7–5 in the Big Ten. They’re trying to make a push for their first NCAA Tournament bid since 2022, so this game will be huge for them. They’ve lost two straight against Michigan, and odds are they’ll make it a third this Sunday.
The Buckeyes are being carried by senior guard Bruce Thornton, who is averaging 19.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG, and 3.6 APG, with an extra push from John Mobley Jr., who adds 15.8 PPG. Ohio State is averaging 82.2 PPG, while allowing 73.0 PPG from opponents.
This Big Ten rivalry game has the #2 team in the nation heavily favored at -9.5. The over/under is 159.5, and the moneyline has the Wolverines -395 and the Buckeyes +310.
Despite Michigan playing as the visiting team, we feel they will head back home with a victory. Our pick for this game is Michigan -9.5 on the spread.
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Pick
Michigan Wolverines -9.5
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