Teams looking to get back on track face off in an MLK Day matchup when the Ohio State Buckeyes battle the Michigan Wolverines in a key Big Ten Conference game at noon ET Monday at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Buckeyes are 12-4 overall and 2-3 in Big Ten play, while the Wolverines are 6-10 and 1-4. The Wolverines favored by 1.5 points in the latest Ohio State vs. Michigan odds, and the over/under is 146 points.

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The model knows sophomore guard Bruce Thornton helps power the Buckeyes. In 16 games, all starts, he's averaging 16.6 points, 4.4 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. He's connecting on 42.6% of his shots from the floor and 81.2% of his free throws. He has reached double-digit scoring in 14 games, including a season-high 29 points in a 92-81 win over No. 17 Alabama on Nov. 24.

It is also aware sophomore guard Dug McDaniel leads the Wolverines, averaging 17.8 points, 5.1 assists, 4.1 rebounds and one steal per game. He's coming off an 11-point and five-assist performance in a 79-73 loss to Penn State on Jan. 7. He was unable to play at Maryland due to his team suspension. McDaniel has scored 33 points in two games this season, including in a 106-101 double-overtime loss to Florida on Dec. 19.

The model has simulated Ohio State vs. Michigan 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Over, and it also says one side of the spread is the better value!

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