A fascinating matchup is set for Friday afternoon as the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals continue. The Ohio State Buckeyes have won two games in two days and will battle it out with Michigan State who is just getting their tournament started. Below is our pick for the Big Ten Quarterfinal clash between Ohio State and Michigan State.
Ohio State vs Michigan State Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | Ohio State +3.5 |
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This game will be played at United Center at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Why Bet on Ohio State:
✅ Ohio State is 4-1 in their last five games, though that one loss was to Sparty.
✅ The Buckeyes are hot and will be riding one of those great March waves.
✅ Michigan State is not a great team and can lose to any team in the conference.
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Ohio State Buckeyes: A Bid Stealer?
Ohio State won their second game in as many days with an impressive 73-69 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. There is always one team in these major conference tournaments that catch a good week and cause some disruption to the better seeds. Is Ohio State that team?
Michigan State comfortably won both games as they beat the Buckeyes by 21 on the road and six at home.
Michigan State Spartans: What Are They?
Michigan State hosted these Ohio State Buckeyes and won 84-78. This final score is not indicative of how the game went as the Spartans scored 17 of the first 21 points and never looked back. The Buckeyes were good in the second half, but could never seriously challenge the Sparty lead. Michigan State led by as many as 13 points, never trailed by more than two, and could not cover the -6.5-point spread.
AJ Hoggard had 23 points, three rebounds, seven assists, and one steal in the game. Joey Hauser added 16 points, six rebounds, and two assists in the victory. After 30 games, Michigan State is scoring 70.6 points per game, shooting 45.2% from the field, and assisting on 15.0 made shots. The Spartans are allowing 67.4 points, grabbing 35.7 rebounds, blocking 2.8 shots, and stealing the ball 4.6 times.