The Michigan Wolverines (8-21) and Ohio State Buckeyes(17-12) have a huge Big Ten showdown coming up soon on Sunday, March 3 at 4:00 PM ET at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes have a point spread at -11.5 (+100), showing they are favored to win.

The Wolverines have lost their last six games, with a recent 30-point disappointment against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at 82-52. Surprisingly, they kept it much closer against the third-ranked Purdue Boilermakers 84-76 in their loss prior to that.

Dug McDaniel contributes with an average of 16.5 points, shooting at 41.9 percent from the field. He also leads them with 4.7 assists per game and will need a big start to make an impact early.

The Wolverines average 74.0 points per game and are shooting 45.1 percent from the field. They find good ball movement with 12.7 assists each game, but will need more than that in order to succeed here.

Their defense, ranked 339^th, needs improvement as they aim for a better performance. They are allowing 79.1 points per game and grab 35.7 rebounds, 3.7 blocks, and 4.1 steals a game.

The Buckeyes are coming into this game with a two-game win streak on their side. Their latest win was a 78-69 showing against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, which was a more appealing win on paper compared to their three-point win prior to that over the Michigan State Spartans.

Bruce Thornton leads them with 16.2 points and 4.2 assists per matchup. He is finding success on the floor with shooting 42.5 percent from the field and 84.6 percent from the foul line.

The Buckeyes consistently score an average of 74.2 points per game with a 44.6 percent success rate in field goals. Their skilled ball movement leads to 13.5 assists per game, giving them a slight advantage over the Wolverines.

Defensively, they restrict opponents to an average of 69.9 points, a more favorable statistic than the Wolverines. Additionally, they secure 36.4 rebounds, block 4.4 shots, and record 5.3 steals per game, slightly surpassing the Wolverines.

MyBookie has established the odds for the college basketball game, showing that the Ohio State Buckeyes hold an 11.5-point advantage on their home turf. Market analysis indicates an 86.8 percent likelihood of their triumph in this matchup, especially since they have good momentum and have better stats.

Furthermore, the Buckeyes are significantly more enticing on both ends of the court, increasing their chances of success. Look for them to find success at home against a struggling Wolverines squad.