Michigan Wolverines vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Michigan Wolverines vs Ohio State Buckeyes

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Buckeyes (-21.0)

Total/Over-Under: 43

The Michigan Wolverines (6-5) are on their way to Ohio Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2024 where they will attempt to defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-1). Ohio State opens this game as 21.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 43.

The Michigan Wolverines come into this matchup with a record of 6-5 this season. In their last game, the Wolverines played the Northwestern Wildcats and walked away with a win by a score of 50-6. The Michigan Wolverines ended up rushing 35 times and accounted for 201 yards, which had them averaging 5.7 yards per tote. In all, they ran 70 plays which gave them a total of 396 yards. Michigan surrendered 12 completions on 24 tries for a total of 117 yds, and a completion percentage of 50.0%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Wolverines gave up 10 yards on 25 attempts, which is 0.4 yds per run allowed.

When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Michigan Wolverines have an average of 23.1 points per outing. As a unit they're averaging 159.6 yards on the ground ranking them 70th in the country. The Wolverines have earned 3,297 yards in total for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Michigan has totaled 11 touchdowns via the pass and 17 touchdowns on the ground. Michigan has compiled 184 first downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 44 infractions for 429 yds. They have surrendered the ball 17 different times.

Concerning passing yards, the Wolverines are giving up 2,445 yards which ranks them 72nd in college football. They are giving up 222.3 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 61.3%. In total, they have allowed 316.3 yards/contest ranking them 23rd in the country. They have granted 17 touchdowns by air and 10 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.1 yards per rush and 94.0 rushing yards per game on the season. In total, they have conceded 1,034 rushing yards through 11 games. The Wolverines are ranked 37th in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 21.5 points per contest.

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The Buckeyes come into this game with a record of 10-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Buckeyes walked away with a victory by a final of 38-15 when they played the Indiana Hoosiers. The Buckeyes finished the game with 316 yards while running 55 plays (5.7 yards per play). Ohio State rushed the football for 4.0 yards per attempt, finishing with 115 yds on 29 carries. Ohio State surrendered 41 attempts on the ground for 83 yds (2.0 yards per carry). The Buckeyes secondary gave up a completion percentage of 44.4%, surrendering 68 yds on 8 for 18 through the air.

The Ohio State Buckeyes maintain an average of 439.1 yards per contest, which has them sitting 28th in the nation. The Ohio State offense has accrued 462 penalty yds on 50 infractions, which is 122nd in the country in terms of making mistakes. They average 177.5 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,953 yards for this season. They have tossed 6 picks while losing 6 fumbles and they have recorded 232 1st downs. Concerning how much they score, the Buckeyes are sitting 10th in college football maintaining an average of 37.8 PPG. During this campaign thus far, the Buckeyes currently have a total of 2,877 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 261.5 throwing yards per outing, which has them ranked 31st in Division 1.

The Buckeyes are surrendering 10.7 PPG, which has them 1st in the country. Ohio State has given up a total of 990 rushing yards (90.0 yards per contest) and 8 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this season. This season, they have relinquished 118 total points. They have conceded 4 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 151.7 yards/contest, which has them sitting 4th in Division 1. The Buckeyes defense has been on the field for 648 plays, which has them ranked 8th in Division 1. They have 8 fumbles recovered and 7 picks on the season.

Who will win tonight's Wolverines/Buckeyes college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Buckeyes -21.0

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