<p>Betting on today's Spartans and Buckeyes game? Catch the action at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Buckeyes hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on FOX. The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with Ohio State being favored by -1.5 at home against Michigan State.</p><h3>MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Value City Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Buckeyes.</li><li>Not only will Ohio State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Michigan State Shock Everyone at Value City Arena?</h3><p>Michigan State improved to 11-2 on the season with an 80-62 win over Western Michigan on Monday. Playing at home, the Spartans were heavy favorites at -26.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 142, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Michigan State took control early, leading 37-24 at halftime. They scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, which was more than they would have liked against a weaker opponent.</p><p>Michigan State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, with a strong 61.8% from two-point range, though they hit just 30% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-20.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans were nearly perfect, connecting on 20-of-22 attempts for 90.9%. They also dished out 20 assists, with Chansey Willis Jr. contributing 6 assists and 7 rebounds, while Carson Cooper added 6 boards and shot 83.3% from the field.</p><p>Even though Michigan State allowed 62 points, they struggled defensively, giving up 50% shooting from the field. The Spartans allowed their opponent to hit 61% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 34 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan State's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts for 90%.</p><h3>Will the Buckeyes Win at Value City Arena?</h3><p>Ohio State improved to 9-4 on the season with a 103-83 win over Indiana State on Sunday. The Buckeyes were -18.5 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the combined 186 points went over the 158.5-point total.</p> <p>Leading 52-47 at halftime, Ohio State clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 36 points while scoring 51 of their own.</p><p>Ohio State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 103 points while shooting 55.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in large part to their 67.5% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 7 of 21 threes, good for 33.3%.</p> <p>Bruce Thornton led the way with 33 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three and shooting 68.8% overall. Jaden Daughtry added 25 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 70% from the field. Samage Teel contributed 19 points and 5 assists, connecting on 3 of 5 threes.</p><p>Ohio State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Buckeyes allowed their opponent to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 27 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Ohio State's defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, with 7 threes made. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 28 attempts.</p>

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