A clear difference in perception can be felt by gamblers in regards to Michigan State compared to a couple of weeks ago. Following a dominant start the Spartans have slipped both on the hardwood and at the cashier’s cage. MSU’s three game losing streak with betting lines NCAA basketball was a reality check. But the question remains as to who is better in the Big Ten Conference. Meanwhile Ohio State has shown flashes of brilliance this season. Consistency and value have not been hallmarks of the Buckeyes. Coach Chris Holtmann’s second season hasn’t been as good as his first.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans
Date and Time: Sunday, February 17, 2019, 1 p.m. ET
Location: Breslin Center, East Lansing, Michigan
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Ohio State vs. Michigan State TV Coverage: CBS
Ohio State Buckeyes
Red ink has been drowning gamblers with Ohio State. As an example, the Buckeyes have paid in just three of their last ten with betting lines NCAA basketball. Six of their last nine games have stayed under the total. National metrics have OSU ranked 192nd for scoring offense and 33rd for points allowed. Owing to that is a record of 16-7 straight up, 10-13 vs. the spread, and 11-11-1 on totals. For all that the Buckeyes are seventh in the Big Ten standings.
Michigan State Spartans
Balanced against that is Michigan State’s long-term profitability. MSU has paid in seven of their last ten games with seven of their last nine staying under the total. Sparty ranks 26th in the country for scoring offense and 69th for points allowed. As a result, Michigan State is 19-5 straight up, 17-7 against the line, and 10-13-1 under the total. Head coach Tom Izzo’s team is third in the Big Ten Conference race.
Important Names to Consider
Account of guard Cassis Winston does MSU hold a strong advantage. Winston averages 18.6 points and 7.4 assists per game. Additionally, forward Nick Ward averages 15.5 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.
Stats to Consider
Ohio State has been a weak online wagering play on the road. As an example, the Buckeyes have covered just three of their last nine away matchups. And 10 of their last 12 road tilts have gone under the total. Counter to that is Michigan State’s strong profitability at home. Sparty has paid in 10 of their last 13 games at the Breslin Center. Five of their last six at home went under the total.
Team vs. Team
Now Michigan State has dominated their series with Ohio State. Consider the Spartans have gotten the money in eight of their last ten against the Buckeyes. Three of the last five in this series have gone under the total. Additionally, the Bucks have come up empty in their last three visits to the Breslin Center. Two of those three games went under the total.
Matchup to Watch
In this situation Ohio State is difficult to recommend for betting lines NCAA basketball. Michigan State is in much better form. As was previously noted Sparty rules the cashier’s cage in this head to head series.
Ohio State vs. Michigan State NCAA games Betting Odds Picks
On this occasion Michigan State is the only choice!
Ohio State vs. Michigan State NCAA Betting Online Pick: Michigan State Spartans
Ohio State vs. Michigan State NCAA Betting Online Score Prediction: Michigan State 83, Ohio State 69
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