Ohio State vs. Michigan State Betting Preview 11/19/16 – Odds & TV

Ohio State vs. Michigan State Betting Preview

After being beaten by Penn State which was their only loss of the season, the Buckeyes have won three straight games and in the last two outscored their opponents 124-6. When they win they usually win big with an offense that has scored at least 45 points in six of their games and with seven wins by at least 21 points. They are led by quarterback J.T. Barrett who has thrown for over 2200 yards and 23 touchdowns and a punishing rushing attack that has produced over 2600 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns. Their top three runners include quarterback J.T. Barrett and each one has rushed for over 600 yards with at least seven touchdowns.

The Spartans broke a seven game losing streak last week with a resounding win over Rutgers 49-0. After winning their first two games, the Spartans are now 1-6 in conference play and any hopes of post season play are pretty much over.

The oddsmakers have made the Buckeyes a 22 point favorite and set the total at 57.5. According to Covers.com Consensus Analysis 53% of the public think Spartans at home will be able to handle the spread and are backing them.

In eight of the last 10 meetings between these schools the margin of victory has been by 13 points or less.

Previous Meetings

11/21/15: Spartans 17 @ Buckeyes 14
11/08/14: Buckeyes 49 @ Spartans 37
12/07/13: Buckeyes 24 @ Spartans 34

Trends

• The road team has covered the spread in seven of their last eight meetings
• The underdog has covered the spread in their last five meetings
• The over is 4-1 in the Buckeyes’ last five road games

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