Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 11/11/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes

Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023

Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH

TV: NBC

Odds/Point Spread: Buckeyes (-21)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

Ohio Stadium is the location where the Ohio State Buckeyes (9-0) will meet the Michigan State Spartans (3-6) on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Ohio State opens this game as 21-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 46.5.

The Michigan State Spartans step onto the field holding a record of 3-6 this season. In their last game, the Spartans stepped onto the field against the Nebraska Cornhuskers and went home with a win by a final score of 20-17. Katin Houser connected on 13/20 with 165 yds passing and 1 TD. He had a QB rating of 150.8 and ended the contest without throwing an interception. Nate Carter led the offense in rushing for the Spartans with 15 carries for 50 yards (3.3 yards per carry). The Michigan State Spartans ran the football 31 times and amassed 63 yds, which had them averaging 2.0 yards per tote. Once the final whistle blew, they had 55 plays which gave them a total of 295 yds. Michigan State relinquished 12 completions on 28 attempts for 129 yds, and a completion percentage of 42.9%. In the running game, the Spartans gave up 148 yds on 41 attempts, which is 3.6 yds per rush surrendered.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Michigan State Spartans have an average of 18.2 PPG. Offensively they hold an average of 103.0 yards via the ground game ranking them 118th in D-1. The Spartans have racked up 2,872 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Michigan State has earned 11 touchdowns via the pass and 7 rushing touchdowns. Michigan State has 161 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 68 penalties for 612 yds. They have surrendered the ball 19 times.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Spartans have allowed 2,001 yards which has them ranked 55th in the nation. They have given up 222.3 yards per contest through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 60.0%. Over the course of this year, they are giving up 350.9 yards per game ranking them 46th in Division 1. They have yielded 16 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 9 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing an average of 3.6 yards per rush and 128.6 rushing yards per contest this year. Overall, they have given up 1,157 rushing yards through 9 games. The Spartans are ranked 75th in Division 1 concerning their opponents scoring, allowing 26.6 PPG.

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The Buckeyes head into this matchup 9-0 this season. When they last played, the Buckeyes got the victory with a final of 35-16 when they played the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Kyle McCord (3 TDs) finished the game with 189 yds on 19/26 through the air while his quarterback rate was 164.5. He tossed 1 interception and his Y/A was 7.3. TreVeyon Henderson ran the ball 22 times for 128 yards, ending the contest with 5.8 yards per carry for Ohio State. The Buckeyes ended up finishing with 328 yds while they ran 55 plays (6.0 yds per play). Ohio State ended up running for 4.8 yds per carry, finishing the game with 139 yards on 29 attempts. Ohio State relinquished 43 attempts on the ground for 232 yards (5.4 yards per rush). The Buckeyes pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 40.0%, relinquishing 129 yards on 10 out of 25 passing.

In relation to putting points on the board, the Buckeyes are sitting 33rd in college football holding an average of 32.8 PPG. The Ohio State Buckeyes average 417.6 yards per game, which has them ranked 46th in the nation. The Ohio State offense has 449 yards of penalties on 57 infractions, which has them sitting 46th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 5 picks while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have tallied 193 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Buckeyes have thrown for a total of 2,549 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 283.2 passing yards per contest, ranking them 25th in Division 1. They hold an average of 134.3 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 1,209 yards in total.

The Buckeyes are allowing 10.7 points per game, which has them ranked 2nd in college football. Ohio State has conceded a total of 1,030 yards via the ground game (114.4 yards per contest) in addition to 3 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this season. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 96 points. They have conceded 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 156.7 yards per game, ranking them 3rd in the nation. The Buckeyes defense has taken the field for 595 plays, which is good for 59th in the nation. Their defense has tallied 3 fumbles recovered and 6 interceptions on the year.

Who will win tonight's Spartans/Buckeyes college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Buckeyes -21

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