Michigan vs Ohio State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Michigan vs Ohio State
The Michigan Wolverines square off against the Ohio State Buckeyes, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, February 8.
The market might have underrated Ohio State and -115 makes lots of appeal considering they are +9.5 on the spread. Back the underdogs to cover the line against Michigan.
Michigan Wolverines won their previous game, beating Penn State Nittany Lions at home. It was a 110-69 win.
Ohio State Buckeyes got the win in their last game. A 82-62 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Maryland Terrapins.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Michigan have won back-to-back matchups against Ohio State. It was a 86-83 victory on the road that was followed by a 74-62 home win. The past 10 H2H games have seen Michigan land six wins.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Michigan vs Ohio State Prediction & Picks
This expert Michigan vs Ohio State betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Game Prediction
We’re making Ohio State against the spread our pick for this college contest. The line is favorably set at +9.5 and you can secure -115 that this happens.
Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.
Key Michigan vs Ohio State stats:
Ohio State +9.5 Probability
If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
The betting sites give you the chance to buy or sell points, meaning that you can select from a variety of lines. Buying means shorter prices, with selling sending the odds upwards.
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Player Prop Picks
Bruce Thornton (Ohio State) can be backed to score Over 17.5 points at -125. We’ve found an opportunity to bet on Player Points where we’re able to back him to cover the line.
Latest Bruce Thornton Player Prop Odds
John Mobley Jr. (Ohio State) can be backed to secure Over 2.5 assists at +105. We can place a Player Assists bet with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the total.
Latest John Mobley Jr. Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Ohio State to cover the +9.5 spread combined with Under 159.5. Add in Bruce Thornton (Ohio State) to score Over 17.5 points.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
81
-
74
Ohio State
We’re going for the Wolverines to win by a 81-74 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.
Michigan vs Ohio State Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With an estimated 85% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -556 betting odds about Michigan triumphing in this college game. Ohio State are the underdogs at +400 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The spread is 9.5 and the total points line is currently 160.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to bet Under 160.5, there are odds of -110.
You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball matchups, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.
The favorite to score most points is Bruce Thornton. You can get -115 that he scores Over 17.5 points or -112 that he goes Under.
There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.
- NCAAB: 24/01 2026 Ohio State 62 Michigan 74
- NCAAB: 16/02 2025 Michigan 86 Ohio State 83
- NCAAB: 03/03 2024 Michigan 61 Ohio State 84
- NCAAB: 15/01 2024 Ohio State 65 Michigan 73
- NCAAB: 05/02 2023 Ohio State 69 Michigan 77
- NCAAB: 06/03 2022 Michigan 75 Ohio State 69
- NCAAB: 13/02 2022 Ohio State 68 Michigan 57
- NCAAB: 13/03 2021 Ohio State 68 Michigan 67
- NCAAB: 21/02 2021 Michigan 92 Ohio State 87
- NCAAB: 01/03 2020 Michigan 63 Ohio State 77
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Michigan Stats
Ohio State Stats
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
- -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 156.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 159.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.90 pts and allowed 71.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 82.70 pts and allowed 74.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 151.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 159.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.30 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.80 pts and allowed 70.10 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
|
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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