Michigan vs Ohio State Prediction, Odds, Spread and Picks

Michigan and Ohio State are playing a national championship game on Saturday at noon. Michigan won 17-16 last-minute against Illinois. Ohio won 43-30 against Maryland last week. The weather forecast is partly cloudy with a high of 53 degrees.

Ohio State is 7.5-point home favorites for the 118th edition of “The Game” at BetMGM. The total for Michigan vs Ohio State sits at 57. Bettors are all over Michigan at this stage.

The fate of Michigan's national title hopes rests in the knee of running back Blake Corum. Last year's team ran for 297 yards on 7.2 yards per carry against a woeful Ohio State run defense. The team will only go as far as Coru can take them. Since Harbaugh took charge in 2015, Michigan is 3-4 against the spread as road underdogs. Michigan has won just once in Ohio Stadium since Harbaugh's arrival.

Ohio State University has won nine straight home games against Michigan. The Buckeyes average 46.5 points per game on the strength of quarterback CJ Stroud. Treveyon Henderson and Miyan Williams are injured and may not play on Saturday. Rose Bowl hero Jaxson Smith-Njigba has barely featured this season after suffering a hamstring injury in the season opener.

Michigan and Ohio State are playing a national championship game in Columbus. The over has hit in 16 of the last 21 games between the two teams. The College Football Playoff Committee will make a decision on Selection Sunday.

Michigan vs. Ohio State is a 57-57 contest.