Following a 61-58 home loss to Ohio State, it seemed as if the Wolverines were tapped out. Michigan dropped out of the national rankings and was accused of an early-season sugar rush. However, since that day the Wolverines have played their best basketball of the season. Most important of all they have been one of the best values on the CBB betting board. In like manner, the Buckeyes were strong early only to slump. But Ohio State has been in the better form down the stretch as tournament time beckons. Michigan seeks revenge at Ohio State Sunday on CBS!
Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
| Date and Time: | Sunday, March 1, 2020, 3 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio |
| Michigan vs. Ohio State TV Coverage: | CBS |
| CBB Betting odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Overview
Now the Wolverines have been one of the hottest teams on the sports betting board with seven payouts in their last eight games. Michigan is 18-9 straight up, 15-11-1 against the spread and 14-13 over the total. UM ranks 68th in the nation for scoring offense and 119th for points allowed.
In the same way, the Buckeyes are getting the money with six covers in their last eight games. Ohio State is 18-9 straight up, 16-11 vs. the odds and 11-16 under the total. Overall the Buckeyes rank 151st for scoring offense, but 25th for points allowed. Following a bad slump that put their tournament prospects in doubt, OSU is back on track.
Key Wolverines: F Isaiah Livers (13.6 PTS, 3.8 REB, 1.0 AST, 49.1 FGPCT, 95.1 FTPCT, 44.3 3PPCT), G Zavier Simpson (12.3 PTS, 4.4 REB, 8.0 AST, 45.8 FGPCT, 61.0 FTPCT, 34.6 3PPCT), C Jon Teske (12.0 PTS, 7.3 REB, 1.2 AST, 48.1 FGPCT, 70.0 FTPCT, 26.7 3PPCT)
Key Buckeyes: F Kaleb Wesson (14.0 PTS, 9.3 REB, 2.2 AST, 45.5 FGPCT, 71.5 FTPCT, 41.9 3PPCT), G Duane Washington Jr (10.9 PTS, 2.5 REB, 1.5 AST, 41.2 FGPCT, 82.0 FTPCT, 38.1 3PPCT), G DJ Carton (10.4 PTS, 2.8 REB, 3.0 AST, 47.7 SPCT, 75.9 FTPCT, 40.0 3PPCT)
Michigan and Ohio State Against the spread
The Wolverines are:
- 4-6 against the spread in their last 10 road games
- 5-2 over the total away from home
- 4-9 on the board in their last 13 games at Ohio State
- 3-11 under the total in away matchups with the Buckeyes
- 5-6 vs. the line as a dog
- 8-4 over the total in their last 12 games when getting points
The Buckeyes are:
- 11-3 against the spread in their last 14 home games
- 4-7 under the total at Value City Arena
- 12-7 on the board as a chalk
- 3-7 under the total when laying points
- 8-4 vs. the odds in their last 12 games with Michigan
- 2-6 under the total head to head with the Wolverines
Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Buckeyes CBB Betting Picks
As mentioned earlier Michigan usually struggles as a CBB Betting value head to head with Ohio State. Further, the Buckeyes have been a reliable bet at Value City Arena. Look for OSU to exact revenge with a defense that will put the clamps on the Wolverines.
Michigan vs. Ohio State BBB Bet Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes
Michigan vs. Ohio State CBB Bets Score Prediction: Ohio State 81, Michigan 74