The No. 3 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes take on Michigan State in their 50th all-time meeting this Saturday. While historically a competitive rivalry, this year's matchup features a stark contrast with Ohio State near the top of the Big 10 East and Michigan State in last place.

Key Betting Information:

• Spread: Ohio State -25.5
• Over/Under: 63 points
• Moneyline: Ohio State -10000, Michigan State +1600

Important Trends:

• Ohio State has won their last two games by 40+ points
• Michigan State averages 27 points per game but only 13 against top opponents
• Ohio State leads FBS in total points scored this season
• Average combined points against both teams is 37.4
• Michigan State is 2-0 as favorite, 0-3 as underdog
• Ohio State is 3-2 on over/under bets
• Michigan State is 1-4 on over/under bets
• Ohio State covers the spread 50% of the time as favorite

Betting Analysis: The large spread reflects Ohio State's dominant offense and Michigan State's struggles this season. While the over/under is high at 63 points, both teams' defensive numbers suggest the under could be valuable. The moneyline heavily favors Ohio State but offers minimal value at -10000.

Key Takeaway: Given Ohio State's offensive firepower but inconsistent spread coverage, and Michigan State's poor performance against top teams, the most strategic bet may be Ohio State to win straight up combined with the under on total points.

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