Ohio State was favored by an exorbitant average of 30 points in its first five outings, which explains why the Buckeyes have covered only twice. They have drawn another big number here against the struggling Spartans, who do outperform expectations at home with a 7-1-2 ATS record in the last 10. The Buckeyes’ offense will be crippled by the absence of injured RB Milan Williams, their foremost rusher, and star WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, whose anticipated return from rehabbing an ankle injury has been delayed. In sum, 11 Buckeyes will be held out. MSU should hang somewhat against a team without a full deck.