Western Michigan vs Ohio State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Michigan vs Ohio State

The Western Michigan Broncos battle the Ohio State Buckeyes, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, November 20.

Western Michigan have been given a sizeable +27.5 on the spread and we’re looking to take advantage. Back the -110 that the underdogs avoid a big loss against Ohio State.

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Western Michigan Broncos were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. South Dakota Coyotes claimed a 83-78 win.

Ohio State Buckeyes last game saw them claim a 64-63 home win over Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Ohio State who came out on top when they last played Western Michigan. A 73-56 win was recorded.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Ohio State	4-0	351	286	65	4-0	0-0	4W
Western Michigan	2-3	400	401	-1	2-1	0-2	1L

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Western Michigan vs Ohio State Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Western Michigan vs Ohio State with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There’s a lot to like about the underdogs +27.5 when they play this college contest. You can get odds of -110 and we need Western Michigan to avoid a sizeable defeat.

Our basketball predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest college hoops team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Western Michigan vs Ohio State stats:

• The +27.5 line has been covered by WMU in 13 consecutive games on the road.
• The +27.5 line has been covered by WMU in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -27.5 line hasn’t been covered by Ohio State in 20 consecutive games.

WMU +27.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Michigan 64 - 87 Ohio State

We’re going for the Buckeyes to win by a 87-64 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

Western Michigan 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 make this game uncompetitive, with Ohio State expected to comfortably win. Therefore, the Moneyline might not be available and it’s better to instead play the spread to assess the various options.

The current spread is 27.5 and total points is 156.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 156.5 can find odds of -110 available.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college hoops matchup, visit the top basketball betting sites and check out the many available game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Moneyline

WMU

-

Ohio State

-

Point Spread

WMU +27.5

-110

Ohio State -27.5

-110

Total Points

Under 156.5

-110

Over 156.5

-110

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Western Michigan Stats

Ohio State Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +27.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +27.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -27.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -27.5 Betting Line at Home: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 155.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.20 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 78.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 160.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 155.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.40 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.50 pts and allowed 77.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wisconsin	4-0	373	260	113	4-0	0-0	4W
Purdue	4-0	353	287	66	3-0	1-0	4W
Oregon	4-0	297	266	31	4-0	0-0	4W
Michigan State	4-0	311	261	50	3-0	1-0	4W
Rutgers	4-0	317	256	61	4-0	0-0	4W
Indiana	4-0	368	259	109	4-0	0-0	4W
Ohio State	4-0	351	286	65	4-0	0-0	4W
Michigan	4-0	359	286	73	3-0	1-0	4W
Penn State	5-0	410	331	79	4-0	1-0	5W
USC	3-0	295	214	81	3-0	0-0	3W
Nebraska	4-0	356	268	88	4-0	0-0	4W
Northwestern	4-0	337	241	96	3-0	1-0	4W
Iowa	4-0	358	259	99	4-0	0-0	4W
Illinois	4-1	477	357	120	4-1	0-0	1L
Minnesota	4-1	380	312	68	4-0	0-1	2W
Washington	4-1	427	360	67	3-0	1-1	2W
UCLA	4-1	381	316	65	4-1	0-0	1W
Maryland	4-1	411	367	44	3-1	1-0	3W

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	3-0	292	182	110	2-0	1-0	3W
Buffalo	5-0	408	362	46	4-0	1-0	5W
Kent State	5-1	564	527	37	4-1	1-0	5W
Akron	3-1	377	288	89	3-0	0-1	1L
UMass	3-1	333	297	36	3-1	0-0	3W
Bowling Green	3-2	447	346	101	3-1	0-1	2L
Toledo	3-2	410	390	20	2-2	1-0	3W
Eastern Michigan	2-2	292	279	13	1-1	1-1	1W
Central Michigan	2-2	282	276	6	2-0	0-2	1W
Ball State	2-2	276	272	4	2-1	0-1	2L
Northern Illinois	2-3	407	399	8	2-0	0-3	1L
Western Michigan	2-3	400	401	-1	2-1	0-2	1L
Ohio	1-4	371	429	-58	1-2	0-2	3L

• 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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