It has been repeatedly voted the greatest rivalry in sports. Specifically, the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes’ annual football showdown is one of the most-watched and wagered-on games in college football, according to the College Football odds. Last year, Michigan upset Ohio State 13-10 as 19.5-point road dogs. OSU head coach Ryan Day was shattered after losing for the fourth consecutive time to the Maize and Blue. Yet Ohio State rebounded to win the College Football Playoff national championship. Still, Buckeye fans hate losing to Michigan more than winning nattys. Saturday’s Showdown is the Game of the Week!
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 29, 2025, Noon ET |
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| Location: | Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Ohio State | -10½ ( -108 ) | 44½ ( -108 ) | -425 |  |
| Michigan | +10½ ( -112 ) | 44½ ( -112 ) | +330 | |
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Ohio State at Michigan Betting Odds Analysis
Ohio State and Michigan are two of the biggest brands in college football betting. Thus, betting action will split down typical camps. Sharps and bargain hunters will like the power road team value of Ohio State. While squares will take safe harbor with the Maize and Blue at the Big House.
Ohio State Buckeyes Team Overview
Last game, the Ohio State Buckeyes won 42-9 against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as 29-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 54. As a result, Ohio State is 11-0 straight up, 9-1-1 against the spread, and 4-7 over/under the online wagering total.
Ohio State ranks 22nd for total offense, 25th for passing, 55th for rushing, 11th for scoring, and 6th for fewest turnovers committed. In comparison, Ohio State ranks 1st in total defense, 1st vs. the pass, 3rd vs. the rush, 1st in fewest points allowed, and 108th in takeaways.
Late on, Ohio State has covered two out of its most recent two games. Ohio State went under the total in two of its last three matchups.
Michigan Wolverines Team Overview
Last game, the Michigan Wolverines won 45-20 against the Maryland Terrapins as 14-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 46.5. Now, Michigan is 9-2 straight up, 4-7 against the spread, and 6-5 over/under the College Football odds total.
Overall, Michigan ranks 34th for total offense, 99th for passing, 9th for rushing, 53rd for scoring, and 56th for fewest turnovers committed. Michigan ranks 20th for total defense, 55th vs. the pass, 11th vs. the rush, 18th for fewest points allowed, and 19th for takeaways.
Late on, Michigan has covered one out of its most recent three games. Michigan will over the total in three of its last four matchups.
Ohio State at Michigan Betting Trends
The Ohio State has been a solid betting value on the road. To illustrate, the Buckeyes covered five of their last eight road games. Ohio State went under the total in 11 of its most recent 14 away games.
In comparison, Michigan has struggled to hold its value at the Big House. The Wolverines covered only seven of their last 20 home games. Michigan went over the total in seven of its most recent ten home tilts.
In the series between Michigan and Ohio State, the Wolverines covered four in a row and eight of the last 11 meetings. Additionally, 15 of the last 20 games in the series between Ohio State and Michigan went over the total.
Specifically at Michigan, the Wolverines got the money in their last two games with the Buckeyes and four of the last six overall. The last seven meetings between Ohio State and Michigan at the Big House went over the total.
Ohio State at Michigan SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Michigan has taken control of this series. The Wolverines seem to be on the minds of the Buckeyes.
Ohio State at Michigan SBG Best Bet: Michigan Wolverines.