Michigan State (3-1) vs Ohio State (3-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Spartan Stadium)
Betting Odds: Michigan State +25 / Ohio State -25 --- Over/Under: 49.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate an Ohio State vs Michigan State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 28th at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 5 matchup.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 3-0 this year after they defeated Marshall by a score of 49-14 in their last game. Ohio State led 28-14 at halftime and they were able to shut out Marshall in the second half for a blowout win. The Buckeyes outgained Marshall by a total of 569-264, lost the turnover battle 1-0, and went 4-8 on third down in the game. Will Howard threw for 275 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Quinshon Judkins rushed for 173 yards and two scores.
Ohio State defeated Akron by a score of 52-6 and Western Michigan by a score of 56-0 in their first two games. The OSU offense has scored 52.3 points per game with 311 passing yards and 241 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 6.7 points per game this season. The Buckeyes have gone 50% on third down and 3-4 on fourth down so far this season. Will Howard has completed 68.9% of his passes for 795 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception, while Quinshon Judkins has rushed for 336 yards and five scores.
Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
The Michigan State Spartans are 3-1 (1-0) this season after they lost to Boston College by a score of 23-19 last week. Michigan State led 13-6 at halftime and 19-16 in the fourth quarter, but they allowed a touchdown with 1:28 left for the loss. The Spartans outgained BC by a total of 368-292, lost the turnover battle 4-1, and went 7-15 on third down in the game. Aidan Chiles threw for 241 yards and three interceptions, while Montorie Foster Jr. rushed for 87 yards on four carries.
Michigan State opened the season with three straight wins against FAU, Maryland, and Prairie View. The MSU offense has scored 25.5 points per game with 247 passing yards and 153.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 14.3 points per game this season. The Spartans have gone 49.1% on third down and 2-3 on fourth down through four games. Aidan Chiles has completed 54.3% of his passes for 891 yards, four touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Nick Marsh (questionable) has caught 11 passes for 232 yards and one score.
Ohio State vs Michigan State Prediction
Ohio State comes into this matchup after dominating their first three games of the season, but this will be their toughest test so far and it will be on the road. Michigan State has played pretty well this season, but turnovers have been a big issue. If the Spartans want to keep this game close, Chiles has to protect the football much better than he has to start the season. I do think MSU’s offense will be able to move the ball decently well against this Ohio State defense, but I don’t see how they are going to slow down Ohio State. The OSU offense is elite and they are going to score 40+ in this game. Take the over here.
David’s Pick Over 49.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
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