No. 4 Ohio State hosts No. 7 Michigan State in a crucial Big Ten East matchup airing Saturday at noon on ABC, with College GameDay in attendance. Both teams enter with 9-1 records, though Michigan State has one conference loss while Ohio State remains undefeated in Big Ten play at 7-0.

The stakes are high as both teams vie for a spot in the Big Ten Championship and potential College Football Playoff berth. Ohio State currently leads the Big Ten East, but Michigan State can take over first place with a win.

Betting Odds:

• Ohio State -19 (-110)
• Michigan State +19 (-110)
• Over/Under: 68.5 (-110)

Key Statistics:

• Ohio State is 4-3 ATS in Big Ten games
• Michigan State is 3-0 ATS as underdogs
• Michigan State's defense allows 460 yards per game (111th nationally)

Keys to Victory:

• Ohio State needs a fast start and continued defensive success
• Michigan State must limit turnovers and keep pace offensively
• Ball security and consistent execution will be crucial

Analysis: Despite the large spread, expect a competitive game between these top-10 teams. While Ohio State has more talent on both sides of the ball and should win at home, covering the 19-point spread against the No. 7 team would be impressive heading into their season finale at Michigan.

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