Big Ten East in Play as Buckeyes Host Spartans

Big Ten Title Is a Crap-shoot in 2017

The 12th- ranked Michigan State Spartans and the 11th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will battle on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Kick-off is set for 12 Noon EST. FOX Sports will have the telecast live. The winner of the heated rivalry  will take sole possession of first place and have the inside track to the East title. Oddsmakers have Ohio State as 17.5-point favorites. The total is at 54.5.

Buckeyes Look to Regroup after Shellacking at Iowa

Ohio State took a beating last week in a 55-24 loss at Iowa. The loss was shocking,  but  the way the Hawkeyes completely dominated the game is what was the kick in the kahoonas. The College Football Playoff appears to be out of the picture now. Ohio State gave up the most points ever by a Meyer-coached. It was also the fifth most in the program’s storied history. The offense and defense still rank among the Big Ten’s best but have some issues. Ohio State’s pass defense was torched for five touchdowns by Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley. Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke has played well in recent weeks. He passed for 400 yards against Penn State.  

Spartans Glad to be in Big Ten Contention after Rare off Year in 2016

The Spartans only losses were to Notre Dame and at Northwestern in three overtimes. The team would like nothing better than to come away with another victory at the Horseshoe. They are a 17.5-point underdogs. That should give them plenty of motivation to be disrespected by the linesmakers. Two years ago Michigan State stunned the unbeaten and second-ranked Buckeyes on a rainy day in Columbus. They would definitely like to ride the momentum to another victory today at the “Horseshoe”. If Michigan State can get past Ohio State they would be favored against Maryland and Rutgers in its last two regular-season games. With 26 players and 10 starters on the Michigan State roster from Ohio the added motivation is always there. . Dantonio, who is a Ohio native and former Ohio State assistant coach under Jim Tressel, recruits the Buckeye State heavily.  

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Ohio State Buckeyes

Big Ten Supergrid

Title	Stat	Rank	Stat	Rank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense	24.11	96	22.33	38
Away Team Road Passing vs Home Team Home Passing Defense	219.67	66	140.20	10
Away Team Road Rushing vs Home Team Home Rushing Defense	166.00	57	136.00	48
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense	43.78	5	20.11	27
Home Team Home Passing vs Away Team Road Passing Defense	320.80	15	260.67	98
Home Team Home Rushing vs Away Team Road Rushing Defense	221.80	29	80.00	5

Head To Head Summary

Big Ten Betting Trends

Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Ohio State
Michigan State is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Ohio State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Michigan State’s last 6 games when playing Ohio State
Michigan State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Ohio State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Michigan State’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Ohio State
Michigan State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Michigan State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Michigan State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Michigan State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Michigan State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State’s last 5 games on the road

Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Michigan State
Ohio State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Michigan State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio State’s last 6 games when playing Michigan State
Ohio State is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Michigan State
Ohio State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Michigan State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio State’s last 6 games when playing at home against Michigan State
Ohio State is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Ohio State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ohio State’s last 5 games
Ohio State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Ohio State is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ohio State’s last 7 games at home

Michigan State Spartans

Ohio State Buckeyes

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