The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes face Michigan State in their 50th all-time meeting this Saturday. While historically competitive, this year's matchup shows a clear divide with Ohio State second in the Big 10 East and Michigan State in last place.

Michigan State's decline is evident - after an 11-2 record last year, they've already accumulated 3 losses in just 5 games this season. Despite their struggles, they remain a competitive team in one of college football's strongest conferences.

Key Betting Lines:

• Spread: Ohio State -25.5
• Over/Under: 63 points
• Moneyline: Ohio State (-10000), Michigan State (+1600)

Important Trends:

• Ohio State has won their last two games by 40+ points
• Michigan State averages 27 points per game but only 13 against top opponents
• Ohio State leads FBS in total points scored
• Both teams have strong defenses, allowing only 37.4 combined points per game
• Ohio State is 3-2 against the over/under
• Michigan State is 1-4 against the over/under
• Ohio State covers the spread 50% of the time as favorite
• Michigan State is 0-3 as underdog this season

Analysis: While Ohio State is heavily favored, their inconsistent spread coverage and both teams' strong defenses make this an intriguing betting opportunity. The high over/under of 63 points seems ambitious given the defensive strengths displayed by both teams.

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