Number 18 Michigan State heads to Columbus to face unranked Ohio State on Friday night. The game is at 8:00 PM ET on FOX. Can Ohio State cover the 1.5-point spread as home favorites? Keep reading for our Michigan State vs. Ohio State prediction.
The Michigan State Spartans are 11-2 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 8-5 ATS this season.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 9-4 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 9-4 ATS this season.
Michigan State vs. Ohio State Matchup & Betting Odds
751 Michigan State Spartans (+1.5) vs. 752 Ohio State Buckeyes (-1.5); o/u 148.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Friday, January 3, 2025
Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH
TV: FOX
Michigan State vs. Ohio State Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 65% of public bettors are currently backing Ohio State when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Michigan State Spartans Game Notes
Spartans guard Jaden Akins was superb in his team’s 80-62 win over Western Michigan on Monday. The 6’4” senior put up 18 points, 2 rebounds, an assist, and 2 made three-pointers. Akins shot 6 of 13 from the floor and 4 of 4 from the foul line in the victory.
Michigan State center Carson Cooper provided a spark off the bench in his team’s game this past Monday. The 6’11” junior recorded 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 18 minutes of game action. Cooper is shooting 64.9% from the field this season.
Ohio State Buckeyes Game Notes
Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton went off in his team’s 103-83 win over Indiana State last Sunday. The 6’2” junior logged 33 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal, and a blocked shot. Thornton shot 11 of 16 from the field and 4 of 7 from beyond the arc in the win.
Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. also played well in his team’s game on Sunday. The freshman from Reynoldsburg, OH registered 11 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal, and a made three-pointer. Mobley is third on the team in scoring this season with 12.2 points per game.
Michigan State vs. Ohio State CBB Betting Trends
Michigan State is 13-10-1 ATS in conference games since the start of last season.
The Spartans are 16-14 ATS after a win since the start of last season.
Ohio State is 5-9-1 ATS with the rest advantage since the start of last season.
Ohio State is 26-31-1 ATS when playing on 4+ days of rest since the start of the 2018 season.
Michigan State vs. Ohio State CBB Prediction:
Michigan State is playing very well over the past 5 weeks. Since November 27th, the Spartans are 6-0 straight up and 5-1 against the spread. Michigan State has outright and ATS wins over North Carolina, Minnesota, and Nebraska in that stretch. The Spartans beat both Minnesota and Nebraska by 18+ points. They should be ready to play in Columbus on Friday night. I’m taking Michigan State as an underdog on the road in this one.