Michigan State vs Ohio State Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

The No. 18-ranked Michigan State Spartans visit Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio on Friday to play the Ohio State Buckeyes in a Big 10 showdown. Michigan State is 11-2 overall and a Big Ten co-leading 2-0. The Spartans defeated Western Michigan 80-62 this past Monday. Jaden Atkins was the leading scorer for Michigan State with 18 points. The Spartans have won each of the last six. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

Jaden Atkins leads Michigan State in scoring with an average of 13.7 points per game. Jaxon Kohler is the leading rebounder, averaging 8.4 points per game and Jeremy Fears Jr leads the Spartans in assists with an average of 5.9 per game. Michigan State scores an average of 82.0 points per game, shooting 47.6% overall and 28.8% from 3-point territory.

The Ohio State Buckeyes look for a fourth consecutive win on Friday when hosting the Michigan State Spartans. Ohio State is 9-4 overall and 1-1 in Big 10 play. Ohio State defeated Indiana State 103-83 this past Sunday. Bruce Thornton set a new career high with 33 points and four other players for the Buckeyes scored in double figures.

Bruce Thornton scores an average of 17.4 points per game and hands out an average of 4.8 assists per game to lead Ohio State in both categories. Devin Royal is the leading rebounder with an average of 7.5 per game. Ohio State has three players averaging double figures in scoring. The Buckeyes score an average of 82.8 points per game, shooting 50.5% overall and 39.6% from 3-point territory. 

The Michigan State Spartans will pick up the victory on the road Friday when visiting the Ohio State Buckeyes, but the play here is UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in eight of Michigan State's last 13 and in four of Ohio State's last six. Michigan State is holding up opponents to an average of 67.2 points and 40.2% shooting. Ohio State holds opponents to 69.9 points per game and 38.1% shooting. Final Score Prediction, Michigan State Spartans win by our best play is UNDER 72-70.