Michigan vs Ohio State Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes are playing in a game that equates to the de facto Big Ten Championship. Both teams are undefeated and the winner will have a leg up when it comes to qualifying for the College Football Playoff.

Michigan lost to Ohio State 42-27 last year. This time the Wolverines are without their top back Blake Corum and their backup Donovan Edwards. The Buckeyes have a better defense and a more potent offense. They will try to take advantage of the injured Michigan back and force their quarterback JJ McCarthy to throw more passes. Michigan's defense is great but not as good as Ohio's. Ohio will cover the spread. Michigan is leading the country in opponent yards per play. Buckeye's offense is better than Michigan defense. It has the best wide receiver room in the nation. Their offense ranks second in scoring at 46.5 points per game.

Ohio State, South Carolina, Oklahoma State and ECU all win on 11/26 and the bet goes from +1,100 to +2,000 at Caesars.

Michigan is favored by 7.5 points. Ohio State is 8.0 points under the odds. Blake Corum's injury has a big impact on the line for the Wolverines. The last time Corrum was injured, Michigan lost to Illinois. The Buckeyes have won every game by at least 11 points this season.

Michigan and Ohio State are Top 5 teams in terms of opponent yards per play and scoring defense. The total is 55.5. Michigan has the type of defense that can cause CJ Stroud and the Buckeyes offense problems. Jim Harbaugh won't abandon the run.

Ohio State is 4-0-1 ATS in its last five games at home.

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Michigan vs. Ohio State is a college football game.