Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans Prediction, 3/10/2023 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans

Date: Friday, March 10, 2023

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Ohio State (+4)

The Ohio State Buckeyes (14-18) are traveling to United Center on Friday where they will try to beat the Michigan State Spartans (19-11). Michigan State opens this game as 4-point favorites. The total is set at 138.5.

The Ohio State Buckeyes faced Wisconsin and walked away with a win by a score of 65-57 in their last game. Ohio State ended the game having earned a 52.3% FG percentage (23 of 44) and converted 6 of their 13 shots from distance. From the charity stripe, the Buckeyes made 13 of their 20 shots for a percentage of 65.0%. Pertaining to pulling down rebounds, they collected 33 with 6 of them being on the offensive end. They also dished out 8 assists in the game as well as creating 10 turnovers and earning 8 steals. With regard to defending, Ohio State allowed 34.4% from the floor on 21 of 61 shooting. Wisconsin totaled 8 assists and had 8 steals for the game. Additionally, Wisconsin totaled 29 rebounds (12 offensive, 17 defensive), but couldn't earn a rejection. Wisconsin finished shooting 61.1% from the charity stripe by burying 11 of their 18 shots. They also converted 4 of 22 attempts from beyond the arc. In relation to personal fouls, the Buckeyes ended up finishing with 18 while Wisconsin recorded 18 personal fouls.

Sean McNeil is one player who came through in the matchup. He ended up finishing with 17 points on 6 of 8 shooting. He was on the hardwood for 26 minutes and also collected 1 board. He walked away from this one shooting 75.0% from the field but finished the game without a dime.

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Ohio State comes into this game with a mark of 14-18 on the season. They average 72.8 points per game (157th in Division 1) while hitting 46.3% from the field. The Buckeyes are shooting 36.0% on shots from beyond the arc (212 of 589) and 74.1% from the free throw line. As a team, Ohio State is pulling in 36.5 boards per contest and is sitting with 365 assists so far this year, which ranks 302nd in the nation in terms of passing. They turn the ball over 11.0 times per game and as a basketball team are committing 16.1 fouls on a nightly basis.

When they are on the defensive end, the Buckeyes are forcing their opponents into 10.7 turnovers per game and they draw 15.7 fouls. They are conceding 32.3% on three-point shots while they are 143rd in college basketball in PPG allowed (69.0). The Buckeyes defense is giving up an opponent shooting percentage of 42.8% (804 of 1,877) and they concede 33.0 rebounds per game as a squad. They are 163rd in D-1 in allowing assists with 394 surrendered so far this year.

When they last stepped on the court, the Michigan State Spartans got the victory with a final of 84-78 against Ohio State. The Spartans earned 21 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive boards for a total of 26 in the matchup. They also gave up possession of the ball 8 times, while earning 2 steals for this game. Ohio State was called for 20 personal fouls for this game which took the Spartans to the charity stripe for a total of 20 attempts. They were able to convert 14 of the free throw attempts for a percentage of 70.0%. In terms of three-point shots, Michigan State converted 12 out of 20 attempts (60.0%). Overall, the Spartans shot 29 for 53 from the field which had them at 54.7%. The Spartans permitted Ohio State to make 28 of their 58 tries from the floor which left them with a shooting percentage of 48.3% for the game. They shot 44.0% from beyond the perimeter by shooting 11 of 25 and ended up going 11 out of 12 at the charity stripe (91.7%). When it comes to rebounding, Michigan State allowed Ohio State to collect 27 in total (6 offensive).

A.J. Hoggard ended up being a major contributor for the Spartans in the game. He totaled 23 points in his 30 mins of playing time and accounted for 7 assists in the matchup. He converted 6 out of 11 in the game giving him a rate of 54.5%, and accumulated 3 rebounds.

Michigan State has a win-loss record of 19-11 this year. The Spartans commit 16.6 fouls per game and they connect on 76.4% from the free throw line. They are dishing out assists 15.0 times per contest (52nd in the nation) and they are turning it over 11.0 times per contest. Michigan State has totaled 2,119 points this year (70.6 per contest) and they grab 35.7 rebounds per game. As an offensive team, the Spartans are hitting on 45.2% from the floor, which is ranked 154th in college basketball.

The Spartans defensively are ranked 102nd in college hoops in points per game surrendered with 67.4. They are forcing 9.9 TO's every game and allow teams to shoot 41.9% from the floor (69th in Division 1). The Michigan State defense gives up 30.9% on shots from beyond the arc (206 of 667) and opponents are making 72.2% of their free throw attempts. They have surrendered 12.7 dimes and 32.6 boards per contest, which ranks them 180th and 92nd in those categories on the defensive end.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlay's Pundit's Pick: Take Michigan State (-4) and under 138.5 points

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