#2 vs #3 face off in Columbus on Saturday for the Big 10 East title. The lookahead line was Ohio St -6.5/7 then re-opened at -8.5 after Michigan barely squeaked by Illinois. Currently sitting at -7.5 with an O/U of 56.5.
Things to note:
- Mich star RB Blake Corum (1457 yds) injured last week and listed as questionable
- OSU top 2 running backs Williams & Henderson also questionable
- OSU #17 pass offense & #20 rush offense / Mich #5 pass defense & #2 rush defense
- Mich #100 pass offense & #4 rush offense / OSU #11 pass defense & #15 rush defense
- Last 8 meetings have gone over the closing total
- Mich snapped 8 game losing streak with win at home last year
The only notable mismatch is OSU pass defense vs Mich pass offense. So if Corum is out/limited and/or the Wolverines get down early and are forced to throw the ball, they may be in trouble.
With the spread above 7, my initial lean is to Ohio St double result (win 1st half + game) at -125. What are you guys thinking here?
Things to note:
- Mich star RB Blake Corum (1457 yds) injured last week and listed as questionable
- OSU top 2 running backs Williams & Henderson also questionable
- OSU #17 pass offense & #20 rush offense / Mich #5 pass defense & #2 rush defense
- Mich #100 pass offense & #4 rush offense / OSU #11 pass defense & #15 rush defense
- Last 8 meetings have gone over the closing total
- Mich snapped 8 game losing streak with win at home last year
The only notable mismatch is OSU pass defense vs Mich pass offense. So if Corum is out/limited and/or the Wolverines get down early and are forced to throw the ball, they may be in trouble.
With the spread above 7, my initial lean is to Ohio St double result (win 1st half + game) at -125. What are you guys thinking here?