Ohio State at Michigan College Football Picks & Parlay 11/25/2017
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Michigan Stadium
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Michigan Stadium is the venue for the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, November 25, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Ohio State as 13 point favorites. The Wolverines are 4-5-1 against the spread and their over/under mark is 5-4-1. The Buckeyes are 5-5-0 ATS and their over/under record is 7-3-0.
Valuable Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Trends
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 7-3-0 against the over/under
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 5-5-0 against the spread
Important Michigan Wolverines Betting Trends
The Michigan Wolverines are 5-4-1 against the over/under
The Michigan Wolverines are 4-5-1 against the spread
Key Ohio State Buckeyes Injuries
11/12/17 CB Damon Arnette Thigh injured last game, is "?" Saturday vs. Illinois
11/12/17 LB Dante Booker Concussion is "?" Saturday vs. Illinois
11/12/17 LB Jerome Baker Concussion is "?" Saturday vs. Illinois
11/12/17 CB Shaun Wade Undisclosed is "?" Saturday vs. Illinois
10/28/17 S Eric Glover-Williams Dismissed is out for season
10/08/17 OL Branden Bowen Leg out for season
09/25/17 DT Malik Barrow Knee out for season
Key Michigan Wolverines Injuries
11/12/17 RB Karan Higdon Ankle left last game, is "?" Saturday vs. Wisconsin
11/12/17 WR Kekoa Crawford Undisclosed is "?" Saturday vs. Wisconsin
11/12/17 DB Lavert Hill Concussion left last game, is "?" Saturday vs. Wisconsin
11/12/17 DL Luiji Vilain Lower Body is "?" Saturday vs. Wisconsin
11/12/17 TE Nick Eubanks Head is "?" Saturday vs. Wisconsin
11/12/17 WR Nico Collins Leg is "?" Saturday vs. Wisconsin
11/12/17 WR Oliver Martin Upper Body is "?" Saturday vs. Wisconsin
11/12/17 RB Ty Isaac Undisclosed is "?" Saturday vs. Wisconsin
10/04/17 DB Nate Johnson Dismissed out for season
10/02/17 QB Wilton Speight Back out indefinitely
09/18/17 WR Tarik Black Foot out indefinitely
09/11/17 DL Donovan Jeter Undisclosed out for season
Useful Offensive Statistics
The Ohio State Buckeyes have run for 2,789 yards as a unit, which ranks 12th in the nation. They've run 462 times, averaging 6 yards per rush as a unit. The Buckeyes have been penalized on offense 80 times for 790 yards so far this year, which has them 19th in the country in penalties. They are 2nd in Division 1 in points scored with 494. They have run 843 plays this year for 6,008 yards, which ranks them 19th in the nation in total offense. The Buckeyes average 7.1 yards per play, which is 9th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 308 1st downs this season, ranking them 1st overall as an offensive unit. J.T. Barrett has completed 213 throws while attempting 319 passes for a completion percentage of 66.8%. He has passed for 2,687 yards this year. He averages 9.4 adjusted yards per throw and 8.4 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 166.2.
Defensive Statistics
The Buckeyes rush defense has given up 397 attempts for 1,254 yards this season, putting them in 15th place in the country against the run. They have had 68 penalties for 581 yards on defense this year. That places them 66th in Division 1. Ohio State is 25th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 218. They have given up a total of 3,207 yards on D, which is 9th in the nation. The Buckeyes are 7th in yards per play allowed with 4.4. Opponent offenses have completed 183 throws on 329 attempts against the Ohio State Buckeyes defense this season, ranking them 42nd and 56th in the country. The Ohio State pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,953 yards in the air, which is 15th overall in total pass defense.
Special Teams Stats
The Ohio State Buckeyes have tried 15 field goals this year and made 13, which is 55th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 87%. Ohio State Buckeyes kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 61 for 61 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,436 yards on 33 punts, averaging 44 yards per punt. That ranks them 27th in the NCAA in punting average. Ohio State is 15th in the country in punt returns with 24. They've totaled 88 punt return yards and average 3.7 yards per return, which is 118th in D-1. They have returned 26 kicks for 651 yards on special teams, which puts them 61st in kick return yardage. The Buckeyes average 25 yards per kick return and they are 4th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 6,747.
Useful Offensive Statistics
The Wolverines are 81st in Division 1 in points scored with 289. They have run 729 plays this season for 3,964 yards, which ranks them 110th in the nation in total offense. The Michigan Wolverines average 5.4 yards per play, which is 88th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 194 1st downs this year, placing them 106th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Michigan has run for 2,136 yards as a team, which ranks 34th in the country. They've run 460 times, averaging 4.6 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Wolverines have been penalized on offense 74 times for 653 yards so far this season, which has them 35th in the nation in penalties. John O'Corn has thrown for 761 yards this season. He has completed 66 passes on 124 attempts for a completion percentage of 53.2%. His quarterback rating this year is 99.4. He averages 6.1 yards per pass attempt and 4.5 adjusted yards per throw.
Defensive Statistics
Michigan is 13th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 188. They have surrendered a total of 2,873 yards on D, which is 4th in Division 1. The Wolverines are ranked 6th in yards per play allowed with 4.4. Opposing offenses have completed 132 passes on 281 attempts against the Michigan defense this season, placing them 3rd and 11th in the country. The Michigan Wolverines pass defense has also given up a total of 1,588 yards through the air, which is 1st overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 377 attempts for 1,285 yards this year, putting them in 18th place in D-1 against the run. The Wolverines have committed 56 penalties for 457 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 19th in the nation.
Special Teams Stats
Michigan is ranked 2nd in the nation in punt returns with 35. They've accumulated 261 punt return yards and average 7.5 yards per return, which is 58th in college football. They have returned 25 kicks for 487 yards on special teams, ranking 106th in kick return yardage. The Michigan Wolverines average 20 yards per kick return and they are 103rd in the country in all-purpose yards with 4,712. The Wolverines have attempted 20 field goals this season and made 15, which is 36th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 75%. Michigan kickers have made 94% of their extra points, going 32 for 34 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,541 yards on 63 punts, averaging 40 yards per punt. That places them 95th in Division 1 in punting average.
So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?
Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Buckeyes -13 and under 59 total points
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