Above all the Ohio State and Michigan rivalry rates as the best. National polls have shown college football fans see it that way again and again. “The Game” consistently draws massive TV ratings. Additionally, it attracts some of the highest NCAA Football betting activity each season. History is a big part of the draw. Fifty years ago, the Wolverines pulled off “The Upset of the Century” in a stunning home win over Ohio State. Now the question is if they can do it again. Ohio State is seen as a sure thing by most “experts.” But are they?
Ohio State Buckeyes Vs. Michigan Wolverines
Date and Time: | Saturday, November 30, 2019, Noon ET |
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Location: | Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Ohio State Vs. Michigan TV Coverage: | FOX |
Ohio State Buckeyes Vs. Michigan Wolverines Overview
Michigan has an offshore bookmaker record of 9-2 straight up, 7-4 vs. the odds and 8-3 over the total. Specifically, the M Men have won four in a row with five straight covers. Last week the Wolverines scored a 39-14 payout at Indiana. Head coach Jim Harbaugh’s team is playing its best football of the season.
Now Ohio State is 11-0 straight up, 8-3 vs. the line and 5-5-1 on totals. On Saturday the Bucks held off Penn State in a 28-17 win as 20-point home overlays. OSU has failed to cover its last two matchups.
Key Buckeyes: QB Justin Fields (2352 YDS, 69.4% COMP, 9.3 AVG, 33 TD, 1 INT, 21 SACKS, 190.3 RTG), RB JK Dobbins (219 ATT, 1446 YDS, 6.6 AVG, 15 TD), WR Chris Olave (39 REC, 637 YDS, 16.3 AVG, 10 TD), PK Blake Haubeil (71-71 XP, 8-10 FG, 95 PTS), DE Chase Young (38 TACKLES, 16.5 SACKS)
Key Wolverines: QB Shea Patterson (2523 YDS, 59.5% COMP, 8.4 AVG, 21 TD, 5 INT, 20 SACK, 149.6 RTG), RB Zach Charbonnet (132 ATT, 635 YDS, 4.8 11 TD), WR Nico Collins (31 REC, 649 YDS, 20.9 AVG, 7 TD), PK Quinn Nordin (26-26 FG, 5-8 FG, 41 PTS), LB Khaleke Hudson (89 TACKLES, 2 SACKS), DL Kwity Paye (42 TACKLES, 6.5 SACKS)
Ohio State vs. Michigan ATS Stats
The Buckeyes are:
- 4-6 against the spread in their last 10 away games
- 10-3 over the total on the road
- 7-3 vs. the odds on the road against Michigan
- 7-2 over the total against the Wolverines at Michigan Stadium
The Wolverines are:
- 11-4 against the spread in their last 15 games at the Big House
- 8-4 over the total at home
- 4-2 on the board in their last six games vs. Ohio State
- 7-1 over the total in their head to head series with the Buckeyes
Ohio State vs. Michigan NCAA Football Betting Picks
On this occasion, we are treated to the ultimate NCAA Football Betting Rivalry. Michigan is playing its best football of the season. As was previously noted they have been a strong value at home and when hosting Ohio State. Penn State exposed the Buckeyes as human last week. To be exact Michigan is peaking at the perfect moment.
Ohio State Vs. Michigan NCAA Football Betting Pick: Michigan Wolverines
Ohio State Vs. Michigan NCAA Football Betting Score Prediction: Michigan 31, Ohio State 30