Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans 9/28/24 NCAAF Week 5 Betting Prediction

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans 9/28/24 – Week 5 of the NCAA football season is around the corner and the Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0), who are yet to be defeated, are hoping to take down the Michigan State Spartans. Spartan Stadium is full of excitement for this extreme conference clash that is going to take place under the lights. Not only does the match showcase two dominant teams but serves as an icing for sports fanatics who are craving for the top casino online as it combines sports with gambling.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Buckeyes	-23.5 (-115)	48.5 over (-115)	-2000
Spartans	+23.5 (-105)	48.5 under (-105)	+900

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The Buckeyes enter the game as heavy favorites, reflecting their dominant start to the season and historical success against the Spartans. With a spread of -23.5, Ohio State is predicted to win and do so convincingly. The total sits at 48.5, with trends showing Ohio State’s recent games leaning towards high-scoring affairs, contrasting with Michigan State’s tendency to participate in lower-scoring matchups.

Will Howard QB vs. Aidan Chiles QB

Ohio State has a pleasant quarterback in Will Howard, who has been a pleasant surprise this season and quite impressive himself with a completion rate of 68.9%, boasting 795 yards with 6 touchdowns to a single interception. Among the attributes that Howard is touted for is his ability to throw a 70–yard pass, which also supports the fact that he had a passer rating of 183.2 and brings out the versatile utilization of Howard in running a fast-paced offense. His contribution would be important in breaking down the Spartans’ defense, which has been porous, as observed in very high-pressure games.

Conversely, Michigan State’s Aidan Chiles has become quite ineffective himself completing only 891 passing yards, although he has had a lot of attempts at a 54.3% completion rate. Chiles has had issues with his accuracy and his decision-making in the pocket, where he has 4 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. He has a passer rating of 118.1 and has been sacked 5 times (losses totalling 34 yards). It is clear that it is hard to operate efficiently against a defense like Ohio State, which guarantees pressure throughout the game.

Dynamic Ground and Aerial Assault: Ohio State’s Offensive Edge

The system of the Buckeyes’ offense is not only centered around throwing the ball but rushing is just as effective. Running back Quinshon Judkins has been a beast, carrying the ball for 336 yards on 36 rushes for an astonishing 9.3 yards per attempt. Ewers’ speed also helps Howard throw, as he can get free for an 86-yard run, making the Ohio State offense more diverse. Adding to this, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has 281 yards and catches the ball for 20.1 yards when thrown to, on average, a major player during the most significant vertical passes.

Trends

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Trends

Ohio State are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State’s last 5 games.
Ohio State are 14-2 SU in their last 16 games.
Ohio State are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games against Michigan State.
Buckeyes are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games against Michigan State.

Michigan State Spartans Betting Trends

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Michigan State’s last 7 games.
Michigan State are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Michigan State’s last 9 games against Ohio State.
Michigan State are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games at home.
Michigan State are 0-9 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Ohio State.