[WorkHorse]

The Bucks opened at -18 but now are playing at -16.5. I don't care if it drops to 10, I will take Ohio State. Playing at home with more talent, more motivation than a Michigan team that has no defense. This game will be a blowout.

Michigan has been a money burner in seven straight Big 10 games.

Where am I wrong?

[Pap45murF]

Ehhhh... Mich-OSU games can always go either way regardless of BCS rank because of the passionate hatred. OSU relies on big plays (pick 6's and long bombs) for the bulk of their points, which aren't always there for them (see Penn St, 1st half). And looking at the X factors: Michigan is ranked 5th in total yards while OSU is ranked 18th, ave. total points are close (Mich 36.8, OSU 39.6), and Michigan's QB has broken 2 NCAA records this year (most rushing yards in a season and 1st player in NCAA history to have 1500 rushing and 1500 passing yards).

I've been a student at Ohio State since 2001 and I expect them to win, but definitely not by an easy 17 against a decent Michigan looking to stop the Rivalry losing streak. Just playing devil's advocate.

[hugh4310]

Totally agree with PAP, Bucks will win but won't be a blow out. Bet this small if you play it!

[WorkHorse]

Thanks men...I respect your opinions and since I've already stated I'm betting Ohio State, let me give my thoughts as to why.

First, I always consider defense before anything else when looking at a college game. Michigan is ranked 112th out of 120 schools. In other words, they ain't very good at stopping the other team from moving the ball and scoring. (4897 yards, 46 touchdowns, 445 yards per game)

Ohio State is 18th in the nation in total offense. The Bucks have scored 55 touchdowns and average 446 yards every game. In other words...they can move the ball.

Now, if Ohio State has a pretty good offense and a defense much better than Michigan....what's your take on this one?

My take is Buckeyes in a frecken blowout.

[KingJIM]

Thanks men...I respect your opinions and since I've already stated I'm betting Ohio State, let me give my thoughts as to why.

First, I always consider defense before anything else when looking at a college game. Michigan is ranked 112th out of 120 schools. In other words, they ain't very good at stopping the other team from moving the ball and scoring. (4897 yards, 46 touchdowns, 445 yards per game)

Ohio State is 18th in the nation in total offense. The Bucks have scored 55 touchdowns and average 446 yards every game. In other words...they can move the ball.

Now, if Ohio State has a pretty good offense and a defense much better than Michigan....what's your take on this one?

My take is Buckeyes in a frecken blowout.

Buckeyes will play Tressel Ball if up by two scores and protect the lead but not blow it out.

[BrownTown]

Buckeyes will play Tressel Ball if up by two scores and protect the lead but not blow it out.

NOPE ... not against that team up north. Sorry

[DrunkHorseplayer]

Michigan and the under.

[BetWeather]

Michigan has been a money burner in seven straight Big 10 games

[Pap45murF]

My prediction:

OSU 27 (2 FG's from inside the 10..f***ing Tressel, 1 defensive TD and 2 offensive)
Mich 17 (10 points in the 1st half until the OSU defense settles down, then a 4th quarter meaningless TD)

[mav924]

This is one i will avoid due to rivalry and could go either way

[BChrisB]

Michigan has zero defense. Ohio State is going to dominate time of possession and give OSU enough time and they will put up the big plays.

Michigan has the rivalry to play for, Ohio State has a point to prove. Tressel is resilient when it comes to beating Michigan, and he has never showed restraint in the past.

Public is taking the points but OSU produces the win. Just my FYI !!!

Ohio State 48
Michigan 13

[Pasadena69ers]

Tressel hates Rich Rod... OSU needs style points since there's a 3 way tie in the Big Ten...this is for the Rosebowl... Im a die hard Michigan, but they're are gonna get their asses kicked tomorrow

[dmtrader]

OSU will play down to its opposition today. May win by as little as 10 points or two TDs

[jagaf22]

Michigan covers this one. 31-17

[bornselling]

The Bucks opened at -18 but now are playing at -16.5. I don't care if it drops to 10, I will take Ohio State.

[me-first]

good luck..I got some change on Ohio St as well..

[thebestthereis]

Michigan is 0 forever ATS, if you are betting Michigan you are a fool. Ohio State or leave the game alone. All this means Michigan will cover of course.

[TonyP]

With you on Ohio State

[c4yrslf12]

Contrary to some of your thoughts, Tressel will not "hold the lead." He will blow out the Mistake by the Lake whenever possible. This is a real rival, not a sissy "let's just win" game.

[tomcast]

I'll take Michigan and the points

[Canada]

looks dead on

[greenshark11]

I agree Ohio state will run away this game

[wookieehumper]

Putting money on Michigan is throwing away your money... They can't get it done against real teams.

[shade3599]

i'm a huge michigan fan. If michigan doesnt win today, they better fire rich rod. i dont care if we didnt win a game all year, this is the game you have to win. i am putting a small play on michigan but i am not playing anything big. Michigan is playing inspired today too because if they win they will knock out Ohio St. from any chance at the rose bowl or a big ten championship.

[MichiganMade]

I got the under and that is it in this one! Once Tressel gets a good lead he's going to run the crap out of the ball.

[Fresno]

Having watched Michigan about 8 games this season.......

THey will have to score every other possession to even be close and that is with a flat Ohio State Team today...

Ohio will win off match-ups alone. Talent and desire to end a coaches career will push the total beyond rivalry status imo..

For the First half ..... PARLAY (3 TEAMS) [1139] 1H MICHIGAN +10-110 [1140] TOTAL u32½-110
(1H MICHIGAN vrs 1H OHIO STATE) OPEN PLAY 1.5 units

We will get a first half with a spirited Michigan, as they should be coming into Ohio State. Although their defense is apathetic at best, they will step up for a close first half i HOPE..

Then we get to the Second Half---- 2T TEAS 6, 6½, 7 FB 4, 4½, 5 BK [140] OHIO STATE -10-110 (B+7)
[140] TOTAL u71½-110 (B+7) (MICHIGAN vrs OHIO STATE) 3.0 units

Second half we will se a wide-open Ohio State, spreading out Michigan, running Pryor all over the place, and play-actioning that into deep ball back breakers....

Michigan Covers first half, then gets treated like a; "Poor Kids Little Sister"
Pres. Ohio State.

Lets go Ohio St.!!