It’s time for some dust to settle when The #2 Ohio State Buckeyes host the #3 Michigan Wolverines in a battle of 11-0 teams. UM was able to exact some revenge in last season’s 42-27 win in Ann Arbor, snapping an 8-game losing streak in arguably the best rivalry matchup in college football but things could also change as the series shifts back to Columbus this year.
Before Betting on Michigan vs Ohio State
Michigan has a Heisman contender in RB Blake Corum (1,47 yards, 18 TDs) but he left last week’s 19-17 win over Illinois with a knee injury and is listed as questionable vs. the Buckeyes. One of the big ways that the Wolverines were able to pick up last year’s win in The Game was by Hassan Haskins running for 5 TDs, so UM would much rather have Corum in the backfield on Saturday.
Another way Michigan got the big win over the Buckeyes last season was by constant pressure from DE Aidan Hutchinson, who almost won the Heisman Trophy with his 3 sacks of C.J. Stroud. Hutchinson is off to the NFL though as the #2 pick by the Lions, so who can step up for the Wolverines here?
Ohio State lost by 15 points at Michigan last year, but Stroud still threw for 394 yards and 2 TDs despite being harassed by Hutchinson all day. Stroud has 35 TDs and just 4 INTs on the season, and although Michigan has a top 5 passing defense (161.7) the OSU QB should have a big day as he tries to build up his Heisman resume.
Wolverines vs Buckeyes NCAAF Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | Michigan (3.65) | Ohio St. (1.31) | 56.5 | Michigan +8 (1.89) | Ohio St. -8 (1.92) |
| Bovada | Michigan (3.0) | Ohio St. (1.33) | 56 | Michigan +8 (1.9) | Ohio St. -8 (1.9) |
| BetUS | Michigan (3.3) | Ohio St. (1.36) | 55.5 | Michigan +7.5 (1.9)| Ohio St -7.5 (1.9) |
| SportsBetting.ag | Michigan (3.65) | Ohio St. (1.31) | 56.5 | Michigan +8 (1.89) | Ohio St. -8 (1.92) |
| Pinnacle | Michigan (3.59) | Ohio St. (1.31) | 55.5 | Michigan +7.5 (1.94) | Ohio St. -7.5 (1.92) |
| MyBookie | Michigan (3.55) | Ohio St. (1.3) | 55.5 | Michigan +8 (1.9) | Ohio St. -8 (1.9) |
Michigan vs Ohio State Prediction & Pick
Corum is banged up and Ohio State could also be missing their top two RBs as TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams have both missed time in the last couple weeks. If that means that this game is decided by QBs, you have to go with Stroud and the Buckeyes over J.J. McCarthy and Michigan.
Pick: Florida State -9.5
