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.

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	21-12	2633	2402	231	15-5	6-7	1L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L

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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

Western Michigan +27.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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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.

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Western 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.

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 26.5 and total points is 159.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 159.5 can find odds of -105 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 +26.5

-102

Ohio State -26.5

-120

Total Points

Under 159.5

-105

Over 159.5

-115

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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
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

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	31-1	2901	2409	492	17-1	14-0	1L
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Toledo	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
UMass	17-16	2648	2562	86	11-6	6-10	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	9-21	2105	2231	-126	6-7	3-14	4L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L

• 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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