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Balanced action was being reported on the Michigan vs. Ohio State game Sunday where the Buckeyes came in as the -2 home favorite. Michigan was pummeled by Ohio State in their last meeting, 84-61. Prior to that, the Wolverines won three straight against Ohio State. Shockingly, the Wolverines have failed to cover the spread in their last eight games despite owning a decent 19-5 Straight Up record. Top cappers are backing Michigan, and so are we.
The Buckeyes are 10-4 in home games. Ohio State ranks eighth in the Big Ten with 23.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Devin Royal averaging 5.0.
The Wolverines have gone 11-2 against Big Ten opponents. Michigan has a 5-4 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
Ohio State's average of 8.2 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.9 more made shots on average than the 7.3 per game Michigan gives up. Michigan averages 9.8 more points per game (81.4) than Ohio State gives up (71.6).
The Buckeyes and Wolverines meet Sunday for the first time in conference play this season.
Bruce Thornton is averaging 17.4 points and 4.3 assists for the Buckeyes. Parrish is averaging 15.7 points over the last 10 games.
Tre Donaldson is averaging 12.9 points and 4.1 assists for the Wolverines. Vladislav Goldin is averaging 18.1 points over the last 10 games.
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