Michigan vs. Ohio State: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 15, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 14, 2024

The Michigan Wolverines (6-10, 1-4 Big Ten) will meet the Ohio State Buckeyes (12-4, 2-3 Big Ten) on Monday at 12:00 PM ET at Crisler Center. Dug McDaniel will be among the players to watch for the Wolverines. The Wolverines face the Buckeyes in a game that Michigan is currently a slim favorite by 1 points. The game has an over/under of 146.

Michigan vs. Ohio State Betting Lines

Michigan vs Ohio State Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Michigan -1 146 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Ohio State (+1)
Total Pick Over (146)

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Michigan vs. Ohio State Stat Rankings

Michigan Avg. (Rank) Ohio State Avg. (Rank)
80.1 (56th) Points Scored 77.0 (118th)
77.8 (323rd) Points Allowed 66.1 (65th)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
8.6 (193rd) Off. Rebounds 10.9 (32nd)
9.0 (49th) 3pt Made 8.3 (100th)
13.6 (160th) Assists 14.6 (105th)
12.8 (282nd) Turnovers 10.9 (122nd)

Michigan vs. Ohio State Betting Trends

  • The Wolverines’ record against the spread is 5-10-1.
  • Michigan’s ATS record as 1-point favorites or more is 3-7.
  • The Wolverines have seen 11 of their 16 games go over the point total.
  • A total of 12 times so far this year, Michigan and its opponent have combined for more than 146 points.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 146 points, 11.9 fewer than the average total in this season’s Wolverines contests.
  • Ohio State has beaten the spread five times in 16 games.
  • The Buckeyes are yet to lose ATS (1-0) as a 1-point underdog or greater this year.
  • This year, 11 of Michigan’s 16 games have hit the over.
  • Buckeyes games have gone over 146 points on eight occasions this season.
  • The over/under for this game is 2.9 points higher than the average scoring total for Ohio State’s games of 143.1.

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Michigan Impact Players

  • Olivier Nkamhoua leads the Wolverines at 7.6 rebounds per game, while also putting up 2.6 assists and 16.9 points.
  • Nimari Burnett averages 10.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. Defensively, he delivers 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
  • Terrance Williams II puts up 12.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest, shooting 45.5% from the field and 41.7% from downtown with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game.
  • Tarris Reed Jr. is putting up 8.3 points, 0.6 assists and 6.2 rebounds per game.

Ohio State Impact Players

  • The Buckeyes receive 14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game from Roddy Gayle Jr..
  • Jamison Battle gives the Buckeyes 15.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest. He also averages 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
  • Felix Okpara is the Buckeyes’ top rebounder (7.0 per game), and he delivers 6.3 points and 0.5 assists.
  • Zed Key gives the Buckeyes 8.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. He also delivers 0.3 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.

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