The Big Ten Betting on College Football rivalry between the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes has often been voted as the greatest in sports. Certainly, that status is merited this year in a matchup of college football playoff contenders. Michigan claims the world is out to get them because of being busted for their foolish Spygate scandal. Also, the Wolverines blame Ohio State and hated head coach Ryan Day for initiating the investigation. Can anyone say grudge match? There is one game known as “The Game,” and rightfully so.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 25, 2023, 12 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI. |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Ohio State | +3½ -110 | 46 -110 | +145 |  |
| Michigan | -3½ -110 | 46 -110 | -170 | |
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Ohio State Buckeyes Team Overview
Last game, the Ohio State Buckeyes won 37-3 against the Minnesota Golden Gophers 37-3 as 27.5-point home favorites. The game went under the online betting total of 51. Minnesota has a record of 11-0 straight up, 6-4-1 against the spread, and 2-9 over/under the total. Ohio State ranks 35th for total offense, 22nd for passing, 86th for rushing, and 24th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 3rd overall, 1st against the pass, 21st against the rush, and 2nd for points allowed. Also, Ohio State ranks 53rd for fewest turnovers lost and 105th for takeaways.
TreVeyon Henderson ran for 146 yards and two touchdowns in less than three quarters when Ohio State defeated Minnesota. Next for the Buckeyes is a trip to Ann Arbor to play Michigan with a spot in the conference title game at stake, as well as implications for the CFP. Henderson broke open a close game with a career-long 75-yard TD on the first play of the third quarter to make it 20-0. Following a Minnesota turnover, Marvin Harrison Jr. had a 4-yard TD catch for scores 55 seconds apart to make it 27-0. Harrison, a Heisman Trophy contender, had three receptions for 30 yards and one score before being rested midway through the third quarter. Meanwhile, Kyle McCord was 20 of 30 for 212 yards and two TDs for the Buckeyes.
Michigan Wolverines Team Overview
Last game, the Michigan Wolverines won 31-24 against the Maryland Terrapins as 17.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 51.5. Michigan has a record of 11-0 straight up, 5-5-1 against the spread, and 5-5-1 over/under the total. Michigan ranks 56th for total offense, 64th for passing, 51st for rushing, and 11th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 1st overall, 2nd against the pass, 9th against the rush, and 1st for points allowed. Also, Michigan ranks 6th for fewest turnovers lost and 7th for takeaways.
Blake Corum rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns as Michigan withstood Maryland’s upset bid. Correlate Michigan recorded its 1,000th program victory with a win in College Park, Md. Derrick Moore had a fumble return for a touchdown, and Mike Sainristil and Darrius Clemons picked off Taulia Tagovailoa for Michigan. In turn, JJ McCarthy passed for 141 yards and was intercepted once. Of course, Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh served the second game of his three-game conference suspension related to a signal-stealing scandal. The Wolverines led 23-10 at halftime.
Ohio State at Michigan SBG Free Picks
Michigan has been the dominant Betting on College Football brand in this matchup for the past two years. The Wolverines have the motivational edge in this showdown.
Ohio State at Michigan SBG Best Bet: Michigan Wolverines.