Ohio State at Michigan State 2/25/21 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 02/24/2021 at 8:58 PM ET

The Ohio State Buckeyes are set to visit the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan for a Big Ten clash against the Michigan State Spartans. The Ohio State Buckeyes come into this matchup with an 18-5 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent home game against the Michigan Wolverines, 92-87. Leading the way for the Ohio State Buckeyes was junior guard Duane Washington Jr. as he recorded 30 points and 3 assists. Sophomore forward E.J. Liddell had a productive outing for the Buckeyes as he pitched in 23 points and 10 rebounds.

The Ohio State Buckeyes had a good shooting game against the Michigan Wolverines as they connected on 32 of their 60 field goal attempts (53.3%), and they were very good from behind the three-point line (50%). The Ohio State Buckeyes lost the turnover battle against the Michigan Wolverines (9-7), and they were edged out by the Wolverines in the rebounding department (30-26).

The Michigan State Spartans come into this matchup with a 12-9 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Illinois Fighting Illini, 81-72. Leading the way for the Michigan State Spartans was junior forward Aaron Henry as he recorded 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Sophomore guard Rocket Watts had a productive outing for the Spartans as he pitched in 15 points and 5 assists.

The Michigan State Spartans had a good shooting game against the Illinois Fighting Illini as they connected on 32 of their 59 field goal attempts (54.2%), and they were very good from behind the three-point line (50%). The Michigan State Spartans won the turnover battle against the Illinois Fighting Illini (11-8), but they were edged out by the Fighting Illini in the rebounding department (40-35).

The Michigan State Spartans have been very impressive as of recent with consecutive wins over Illinois and Indiana, but they will run into one of the best teams in the country with the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Buckeyes have little problems scoring the basketball this season as they are averaging 78.5 PPG, and they have a handful of guys who can score the basketball as E.J. Liddell is averaging 15.9 PPG and Duane Washington Jr. is pitching in 15.6 PPG. The biggest struggle for the Michigan State Spartans has been scoring the basketball as they rank 12th in the Big Ten in points scored (65.9 PPG), and this game will most likely be a track meet that favors the Buckeyes. Final Score Prediction, Ohio State Buckeyes win and cover ATS 77-69.

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