The Michigan Wolverines (19-5) travel to face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes (15-10) on Sunday, February 16th. This game will be played at Value City Arena in Columbus and televised on CBS. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 1:00 ET.

Michigan Wolverines vs Ohio State Buckeyes

The Wolverines Are Coming Off A Win

Michigan Wolverines Recent Game/Games

Michigan improved to 19-5 on the season with a 75-73 win over Purdue on Tuesday. The Wolverines were favored by 3 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, falling short of the O/U line of 152.5.

After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Michigan outscored Purdue 40-36 in the 2nd half to secure the win.

The Buckeyes Are Coming Off A Win

Ohio State Buckeyes Recent Game/Games

Ohio State improved to 15-10 on the season with a 93-69 win over Washington on Wednesday. The Buckeyes were -11 point favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 162 went over the 144.5 O/U line.

Ohio State led 51-36 at halftime and kept up the pressure in the 2nd half, outscoring Washington 42-33.

Wolverines Offense Breakdown

Braden Smith led the Wolverines with 24 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 47.6% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 22 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 57.9% of his shots.

Michigan shot 44.6% as a team, with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 30.4% from beyond the arc and 69.2% from the free-throw line, with 12 offensive rebounds and 7 assists in the game.

Buckeyes Offense Breakdown

Ohio State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points while shooting 58.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.1%, thanks in part to their 61.1% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 18 of 22 shots, good for 81.8%.

John Mobley Jr. and Micah Parrish each scored 21 points, with Mobley hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 77.8% overall. Bruce Thornton added 17 points and 5 assists, while Aaron Bradshaw was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5, including 2 for 2 from three-point range.

Wolverines Team Defense

Michigan’s defense gave up 73 points, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field, connecting on 25 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 54% shooting, with the opponent hitting 18 of 33 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Michigan’s defense held the opponent to 30% shooting, as they made 7 of 23 attempts. The Wolverines also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 18 for 69%. Michigan allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Buckeyes Team Defense

Michigan’s defense gave up 73 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field on 25 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, the Wolverines allowed their opponent to hit 54% of their two-point shots, going 18 for 33.

From beyond the arc, Michigan held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 7 made threes on 23 attempts. The Wolverines also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 69%. Michigan gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Wolverines vs Buckeyes Trends

• Through their last three road contests, the Wolverines offense has averaged 66 points per game while allowing an average of 73. Michigan posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 0-3 ATS.
• Through their last ten home games, Ohio State has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 72 points per game.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Wolverines have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
• The Buckeyes have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.

Wolverines vs Buckeyes Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Buckeyes to win, and have the projected score sitting at 77-69. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Buckeyes at -2.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 150.5 and our model has the Wolverines and Buckeyes finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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