Ohio State vs Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Ohio State vs Michigan
The Ohio State Buckeyes battle the Michigan Wolverines, with tip-off scheduled for 11:00 on Friday, March 13.
There’s a case to be made for Michigan on the spread when they face Ohio State. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -12.5 line at odds of -118 considering they should be superior.
Ohio State Buckeyes previous game saw them claim a 72-69 home win over Iowa Hawkeyes.
Michigan Wolverines last game saw them claim a 90-80 home win over Michigan State Spartans.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Michigan triumphed 82-61 when they last played Ohio State. Michigan have beaten Ohio State in the past three meetings. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.
| 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 |
Ohio State vs Michigan Prediction & Picks
Your complete Ohio State vs Michigan betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.
Game Prediction
Our pick is that Michigan will get the better of their opponents by a significant margin in this college matchup. With this in mind, let’s go for them on the spread at -12.5 which is currently available at odds of -118.
To deliver the best possible basketball picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date college hoops stats available.
Key Ohio State vs Michigan stats:
Michigan -12.5 Probability
The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan) is available at -167 to have Under 3.5 assists. There’s no reason to oppose our instinct, so we’ll bet on him failing to cover the Player Assists total here.
Latest Yaxel Lendeborg Player Prop Odds
Elliot Cadeau (Michigan) is available at -159 to total Over 5.5 assists. The total is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and we’re confident of landing a return.
Latest Elliot Cadeau Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Michigan -12.5 on the spread, along with Under 154.5 and Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan) to get Under 3.5 assists.
The same game parlay option is awesome for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
68
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83
Michigan
There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Wolverines on the correct score lines. For example, a 83-68 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.
Ohio State vs Michigan 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.
Michigan are strong -1000 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 91% chance of claiming victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Ohio State are trading at +640.
The spread is currently 12.5, with the total points line at 154.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those expecting a low total can back Under 154.5 at -105.
There are stacks of game lines and team props s when it comes to wagering on college basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting apps to find the bet that matches your view on the contest.
Bruce Thornton is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -111 that he gets Over 19.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -116.
Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.
- NCAAB: 08/02 2026 Michigan 82 Ohio State 61
- 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
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Ohio State Stats
Michigan Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 148.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 154.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 72.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 73.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 153.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 160.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 154.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.10 pts and allowed 69.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 89.40 pts and allowed 70.60 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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