Michigan vs Ohio State is one of the best rivalries in college football history. On Saturday, that rivalry will write another chapter in its storied history, with plenty on the line for the home team in terms of conference championship and playoff aspirations. Ohio State is favored by 21.5 points, while the total is set at 44.5 points. Continue reading to get our college football best bets for this classic Big Ten rivalry game from The Shoe.
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Michigan Looks to Spoil Rival’s Big Ten Title Hopes
It has been a disappointing title defense for the Michigan Wolverines, as they enter this week at 6-5 overall and 4-4 in the Big Ten. But a subpar season could turn into one filled with positive memories if the Wolverines can beat their hated rivals this Saturday. Michigan’s offense is a huge concern going into this game, as they have been unable to pass the ball with any sort of consistency this season. But if the Wolverines defense can put pressure on Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard and keep this game low-scoring, an upset certainly isn’t impossible.
Ohio State Aiming to Set Up Oregon Rematch
Ohio State got off to a bad start in its last game against the Indiana Hoosiers, falling behind by a touchdown and playing uncharacteristically sloppy football. But the Buckeyes turned things around and dominated the second half of that game to improve to 10-1 overall and 7-1 in the Big Ten. Now, the Buckeyes are a win away from a rematch with Oregon in the Big Ten title game. To avoid an upset this week and to lock in that rematch, Ohio State has to be more clinical in the red zone than they were against Indiana after Ryan Day’s team failed on multiple scoring chances in the first half of that game.
Michigan vs Ohio State Prediction
You rarely see a Michigan vs Ohio State matchup with a point spread this big. But that point spread is justified, as Ohio State is in a class way above that of Michigan right now. We will lay the points with Ohio State in this matchup, as it won’t take too much more than 21 points for Ohio State to cover the number against a Wolverines team that just doesn’t have the offensive firepower to hang with the Buckeyes (at least until Bryce Underwood arrives on campus).
