This is an 8* on MICHIGAN

These rival schools did not get a chance to meet on the football field in the fall. But I think we all know how that would have gone. Now it’s time for the basketball programs to collide and while maybe it’s not as big of a deal nationally, the matchup itself is SO MUCH better. These are two of the top four teams in the country (per the polls) meeting Sunday in Columbus. Michigan has returned from its near three-week pause to win back to back games, 67-59 over Wisconsin and 71-64 over Rutgers. The Wolverines only have one loss all season and that was at Minnesota last month. Ohio State being near the top of the rankings is a bit more surprising. The Buckeyes have won at Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa, which is very impressive. They too lost at Minnesota, but also have three other defeats, two vs. Purdue and one at Northwestern. We like Michigan in this one. They are the only team besides Gonzaga and Baylor (both undefeated) to rank in the top 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Ohio State ranks only 62nd in defensive efficiency. Play on MICHIGAN

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