Ohio State vs. Michigan State prediction, odds, best bets, and player props for CFB Week 5

Week 5 of the 2024 college football season brings another opportunity for bettors to jump on a huge favorite. The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Michigan State Spartans in East Lansing, Michigan. We have the latest Ohio State vs. Michigan State betting odds, best bets, player prop options, and a prediction for you to […]

Ian Valentino — National College Football Writer
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Week 5 of the 2024 college football season brings another opportunity for bettors to jump on a huge favorite. The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Michigan State Spartans in East Lansing, Michigan.

We have the latest Ohio State vs. Michigan State betting odds, best bets, player prop options, and a prediction for you to bank on. Let's dive in.

Ohio State vs. Michigan State Betting Details

  • Odds/Point Spread: Buckeyes (-23.5) (-105)
  • Moneyline: -3500 (Ohio State)
  • Total: 48.5 (-110)

The Ohio State Buckeyes, with a 3-0 record, travel to the 3-1 Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024. For this game, FanDuel Sportsbook lists the Spartans as 23.5-point underdogs. The game's over/under is set at 48.5.

Ohio State vs. Michigan State Player Props to Consider

Player props are not legal in the state of Ohio, but if you're elsewhere, you might be able to find options at a daily fantasy site under the guise of going higher or lower. It's not uncommon for matchups with projected blowouts to not feature player props.

Here are player props that we found that we like.

  • Quinshon Judkins anytime TD scorer (-150)
  • Jeremiah Smith first TD scorer (+500)
  • Aidan Chiles UNDER 159.5 passing yards (-114)
  • Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams OVER 32.5 rushing yards (-114)

Ohio State vs. Michigan State Betting Prediction and Pick

The Buckeyes have racked up a total of 1,656 yards this season. In terms of touchdowns, Ohio State has achieved 7 passing touchdowns and 13 on the ground. 

They've lost possession of the ball twice. Ohio State has secured 77 first downs and has been penalized 18 times for a total of 157 yards. They average 241.0 rushing yards per game, placing them 14th nationally. The Ohio State Buckeyes score an average of 52.3 points per game.

Defensively, the Buckeyes have given up 340 passing yards, which positions them 4th in college football. They've allowed an average of 113.3 passing yards per game and a completion percentage of 60.5%. 

Overall, they have conceded 180.0 yards per game, ranking them 2nd in Division I. They've surrendered 1 passing touchdown and 1 rushing touchdown. Opponents average 1.8 yards per carry and 66.7 rushing yards per game for the season. 

Across 3 games, they've given up 200 rushing yards. The Buckeyes are 4th in the nation in points allowed, with an average of 6.7 per game.

The Spartans have a 3-1 record this season. In their last outing, they were defeated 23-19 by the Boston College Eagles. Michigan State accumulated 368 yards over 68 plays (5.4 yards per play). 

They averaged 3.8 yards per carry, totaling 127 yards on 33 attempts. The Spartans' defense allowed 152 yards on 43 rushing attempts (3.5 yards per carry). Their pass defense allowed a 62.5% completion rate, surrendering 140 yards on 10 out of 16 attempts.

Michigan State averages 400.8 yards per game, ranking them 71st nationally. The Michigan State offense has accumulated 367 penalty yards on 36 infractions, ranking 10th in Division I for penalty yards given up. 

They average 153.8 rushing yards per game, with a total of 615 yards this season. They've thrown 7 interceptions and lost 3 fumbles, securing 84 first downs. The Spartans score an average of 25.5 points per game, placing them 93rd in the FBS. 

So far this season, the Spartans have a total of 988 passing yards, averaging 247.0 passing yards per game, which ranks them 54th in college football.

Michigan State has allowed 387 rushing yards in total (96.8 yards per game) and 3 rushing touchdowns this year. They've given up 4 touchdowns through the air and allow an average of 158.0 passing yards per game, ranking them 26th in Division I. 

Their defense has secured 1 fumble and 4 interceptions this season. The Spartans' defense has played 240 snaps, ranking them 55th in college football. They allow an average of 14.3 points per game, ranking them 25th in Division I. They've given up a total of 57 points over the season.

Ohio State vs. Michigan State Prediction: Ohio State -23.5

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