The big question heading into Saturday’s Michigan Wolverines at Ohio State Buckeyes matchup is whether this is the last game for head coach Jim Harbaugh. The once-revered “Michigan Man” is said to be interested in an NFL return. Harbaugh is in the midst of his worst season as Wolverines coach and the program has declined so rapidly under him that many fans are eager for their former hero to leave. When Harbaugh arrived with great fanfare in 2015, he was proclaimed as the Victor Valiant and Conquering Hero. After two strong years at the start of his tenure Harbaugh and the Wolverines have been in a steady decline. And they no longer play with what Harbaugh once called “an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.”
Michigan Wolverines at Ohio State Buckeyes
When: Saturday, December 12, 2020, 12 p.m. ET
Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
TV: FOX
College Football Odds at BookMaker.eu
Michigan Wolverines +30
Ohio State Buckeyes -30
Total 66.5
Michigan Wolverines at Ohio State Buckeyes BookMaker Wagering Analysis
It’s particularly hard for veteran gamblers to fathom Ohio State as 30-point chalk over UM. For the Dazed and Blue faithful it's utter humiliation.
An Exhausted Volcano
Last time out Michigan lost to Penn State 27-17 on November 28 as 1-point home dogs with under the total of 56.5 cashing in too. As a result, the Wolverines are 2-4 straight up, 1-5 against the spread, and 4-2 over the total. Michigan ranks 75th in the nation for total offense and 65th for scoring. Defensively the M Men are 86th in the nation and 99th for points allowed.
Harbaugh’s “enthusiasm unknown to mankind” is gone. Nowadays he stands on the sidelines like an auto worker just clocking in for a check. Encompassing that is his lack of fire and dazed look during games.
A Hot Day for Ohio State?
Ohio State is coming off a 52-12 win and payout last Saturday at Michigan State as 21.5-point chalk with over the total of 59 getting the money as well. Now the Buckeyes are 5-0 straight up, 3-2 vs. the odds, and 3-1-1 over the total. Ohio State has metrics of 6th for total offense and 4th for scoring. Defensively OSU is 42nd in the nation and 33rd for points allowed.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day was angered during a conference call last spring with Michigan in which Harbaugh constantly interrupted him and accused Ohio State of breaking rules regarding on-field instruction. After the call Day went on a tirade and told his team to “hang 100” on the Wolverines.
Michigan Wolverines at Ohio State Buckeyes Against the Spread
In all games, Michigan is 14-18 against the spread. On the road UM is 5-8 vs. the odds. As a dog, the Maize and Blue are 1-5 on the board. Against the Big Ten, Michigan is 12-12 with the number.
Ohio State is 18-15 against the spread in their last 33 games. Specifically, against the Big Ten, the Buckeyes are 14-11 vs. the line. At the Horseshoe, the Bucks are 10-7 on the board. And as chalk OSU is 17-14 vs. the odds.
In this head-to-head series, Ohio State has covered three of the last five meetings against Michigan. The last seven meetings have gone over the total. Michigan has come away with the money in just two of their last six visits to Ohio State. The last three meetings between these two teams at the Horseshoe have gone over the total.
Michigan Wolverines at Ohio State Buckeyes BookMaker Free Pick
In this matchup, Michigan is outclassed and has nothing to play for. By contrast, Ohio State is playing for a shot at a national championship.
Wolverines at Buckeyes BookMaker Best Bet: Ohio State Buckeyes
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