Michigan at Ohio State 2010 College Football Picks: No. 8 Ohio State (10-1, 6-1 BIG TEN) has plenty to play for when they tee it up against unranked Michigan (7-4, 3-4) on Saturday at Noon ET (ABC). It's true, the Buckeyes are out of the BCS Championship picture, but if they can beat Michigan and finish the season with only one conference loss (Wisconsin) the highest ranked team in the BIG TEN will get the automatic bid to the Rose Bowl. The Buckeyes will need a little help for that scenario to happen, and that is for Wisconsin to lose to Northwestern later today. Even if Wisconsin goes on to win the league championship, at worst case Ohio State will probably pick up an at large bid to one of the other BCS Bowls, probably the Sugar. Ohio State has won the last five meetings with Michigan and eight of the last nine overall. Michigan has not won in Columbus in a decade.
Oddsmakers offshore at sportsbook SBGglobal.com currently list the Buckeyes as 16 1/2-chalk favorites versus Michigan with a 63 1/2 (over/under) total. This line is consistent across the board with other offshore sportsbooks.
Michigan is coming off a 48-28 loss at home to Wisconsin last week after winning two in a row against Illinois and Purdue. The Wolverines started the season 5-0 with wins over Connecticut, at Notre Dame, Massachusetts, Bowling Green and Indiana.
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Michigan Quarterback Denard Robinson is one of the most electrifying players in the country, ranking second in the NCAA in total offense and third in rushing. He also ranks in the top 20 in pass efficiency. Robinson will run into a stiff defense when he faces the Buckeyes. The Buckeyes lead the league and rank third nationally in both total and rushing defense. They are tied for the conference lead with 17 interceptions.
Ohio State has its own mobile quarterback to brag about too in Terrelle Pryor. The Buckeyes senior needs 67 rushing yards today to become Ohio State's career rushing leader among quarterbacks.
Reno Gold picks: Michigan will have a difficult time finding the end zone against the Buckeyes in spite of Robinson's talents. Ohio State will win this game SU, but I am leaving the side bet alone and wagering the total falls UNDER the posted 63 1/2.
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