The Ohio State Buckeyes have lost just one game all season, but they're coming off a couple of disappointing outings and have failed to cover the spread in five straight games. I think the bookmakers are undervaluing the Buckeyes due to their recent ATS performances, and I'm well happy to back the visitors in this matchup.

The Buckeyes offense is among the best in nation averaging 369.1 yards per game in the air and they rushed for a season-high 229 yards in last week's 36-31 win against Nebraska.

They've scored plenty of points in recent games but have failed to cover the spread due to poor defensive displays. OSU should however have little to fear from a Michigan State offense averaging only 23.4 ppg, and MSU junior quarterback Brian Lewerke has thrown as many INTs (8) as TD passes on the season.

The Spartans rely heavily on their D which ranks 16th in scoring defense by allowing 19 points per game, but I don't think they'll be able to stop this high-powered Buckeyes offense.

10* play on Ohio State Buckeyes.