West Virginia vs Ohio State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: West Virginia vs Ohio State

The West Virginia Mountaineers square off against the Ohio State Buckeyes, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, December 13.

We’re confident of backing Ohio State to cover the -4.5 spread when they face West Virginia. This is a more than generous line and the favorites look a value bet at odds of -104.

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West Virginia Mountaineers claimed a victory in their previous game. A 90-58 home win occurred against Little Rock Trojans.

Ohio State Buckeyes were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Illinois Fighting Illini by a 88-80 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ohio State won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 78-75 (OT) triumph when facing West Virginia.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Ohio State	7-2	787	641	146	6-1	1-1	1L
West Virginia	8-3	816	642	174	8-1	0-2	1W

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West Virginia vs Ohio State Prediction & Picks

Head into West Virginia vs Ohio State with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Get with the favorites with a -4.5 spread. We like this bet and are backing Ohio State at odds of -104 to enjoy a solid win in this college showdown.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key West Virginia vs Ohio State stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by Ohio State in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by WVU in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by WVU in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Ohio State -4.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 51% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

West Virginia 71 - 78 Ohio State

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West Virginia vs Ohio State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks have Ohio State at -208 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 68% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that West Virginia are least likely to win at +172.

The spread is currently 4.5, with the total points line at 143.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 143.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

WVU

+172

Ohio State

-208

Point Spread

WVU +4.5

-118

Ohio State -4.5

-104

Total Points

Under 143.5

-110

Over 143.5

-110

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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West Virginia Stats

Ohio State Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 133.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 132.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 58.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 62.10 pts and allowed 69.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 162.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 143.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.70 pts and allowed 71.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.00 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 home games

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Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	9-0	846	594	252	7-0	2-0	9W
Nebraska	10-0	839	671	168	10-0	0-0	10W
Purdue	9-1	852	679	173	7-1	2-0	1W
USC	9-1	895	785	110	5-1	4-0	1W
Michigan State	8-1	689	549	140	6-1	2-0	1L
Illinois	8-2	886	704	182	6-2	2-0	2W
Indiana	8-2	882	669	213	8-1	0-1	1W
Iowa	8-2	781	629	152	7-0	1-2	1L
Penn State	8-2	820	743	77	7-1	1-1	1L
UCLA	7-2	695	585	110	6-1	1-1	2W
Ohio State	7-2	787	641	146	6-1	1-1	1L
Wisconsin	7-3	851	754	97	6-0	1-3	1L
Washington	6-3	742	665	77	3-1	3-2	1W
Maryland	6-4	771	785	-14	5-1	1-3	1L
Northwestern	5-4	730	658	72	4-3	1-1	3L
Minnesota	5-5	718	696	22	5-3	0-2	1L
Rutgers	5-5	699	723	-24	5-2	0-3	2L
Oregon	4-5	656	679	-23	4-3	0-2	5L

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa State	10-0	917	643	274	7-0	3-0	10W
Arizona	8-0	708	537	171	6-0	2-0	8W
Oklahoma State	9-0	822	688	134	7-0	2-0	9W
Houston	9-1	761	578	183	8-1	1-0	3W
BYU	8-1	749	608	141	6-1	2-0	5W
UCF	8-1	792	676	116	7-1	1-0	7W
Colorado	8-1	796	706	90	8-0	0-1	1L
Arizona State	8-2	806	731	75	6-2	2-0	2W
Texas Tech	7-2	733	630	103	6-0	1-2	3W
Baylor	7-2	799	715	84	6-1	1-1	1W
West Virginia	8-3	816	642	174	8-1	0-2	1W
Kansas	7-3	746	637	109	6-1	1-2	1W
Utah	7-3	814	787	27	7-1	0-2	1W
TCU	6-3	708	603	105	4-3	2-0	1W
Cincinnati	6-3	678	586	92	6-2	0-1	1L
Kansas State	6-4	867	772	95	6-2	0-2	1W

• 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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