Ohio State vs. Michigan State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 3

Updated Jan. 3, 2025 8:28 p.m. ET

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (9-4, 1-1 Big Ten) will try to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the No. 18 Michigan State Spartans (11-2, 2-0 Big Ten) at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, January 3, 2025. The Spartans have won six games in a row.

The Buckeyes enter their game as a 2.5-point favorite against the Spartans. The game features an over/under of 149.

Keep scrolling to get the details before wagering on the Ohio State-Michigan State clash.

Ohio State vs. Michigan State How to Watch & Odds

When: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
Where: Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio
How to watch on TV: FOX
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Buckeyes vs Spartans Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Buckeyes	-2.5	-110	-110	149	-108	-112	-148	+124

Ohio State vs. Michigan State Prediction

Pick ATS: Michigan State (+2.5)
Pick OU: Over (149)
Prediction: Ohio State 76, Michigan State 75

Learn more about the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. the Michigan State Spartans game on FOX Sports!

Ohio State vs. Michigan State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Buckeyes 76, Spartans 73.
The Buckeyes have a 59.7% chance to collect the win in this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Spartans hold a 44.6% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Ohio State has compiled a 9-4-0 record against the spread this season.
Michigan State has won eight games against the spread this year, while failing to cover five times.
Ohio State has been favored by 2.5 points or more eight times this season, and covered the spread in seven of those matchups.
Michigan State has covered the spread once this season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

Seven times so far this season, the Buckeyes and their opponent have combined for more than 149 points.
So far this season, six Spartans games have featured over 149 points scored.
The total for this matchup is 149 points, 15.8 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Ohio State has been favored on the moneyline eight times this season. They've finished 7-1 in those games.
Michigan State has split the two games it has played as underdogs this season.
In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -148 or shorter, Ohio State has a record of 7-1 (87.5% win percentage).
Michigan State has played as an underdog of +124 or more twice this season and split those games.

Michigan State Spartans

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Ohio State Buckeyes

OSU

Ohio State vs. Michigan State: Recent Results

Buckeyes vs Spartans Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/25/2024	Spartans	-10	138.5	-500	+380	60-57 OHIOST

Ohio State vs. Michigan State: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Ohio State	Michigan State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	82.8 (46)	82 (57)
Points Allowed (Rank)	69.8 (144)	67.1 (82)
Rebounds (Rank)	7 (328)	10.7 (75)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.5 (124)	5.8 (344)
Assists (Rank)	14.7 (145)	18.2 (13)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.9 (45)	11.6 (185)

Ohio State 2024-25 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	13	17.4	3.1	4.8	0.8	0.2	1.8
Devin Royal	13	14.8	7.5	1	1.2	0.3	0.3
John Mobley Jr.	13	12.2	1.5	1.8	0.8	0.1	2.5
Micah Parrish	12	9.8	4.7	1.8	1.1	0.3	1.3
Aaron Bradshaw	6	9.2	3.8	0.2	0.8	1.2	0.5

Michigan State 2024-25 Key Players

Spartans Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jaden	13	13.6	4.2	1.8	0.5	0.4	1.4
Jase Richardson	12	9.8	2.8	2.3	0.8	0.3	1
Frankie Fidler	13	9.2	3.2	0.9	0.5	0.1	0.5
Coen Carr	13	8.7	3.8	0.1	0.8	0.7	0.2
Jaxon Kohler	13	8.1	8.4	1.2	0.5	0.8	0.3