Wisconsin vs Ohio State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Wisconsin vs Ohio State

The Wisconsin Badgers go up against the Ohio State Buckeyes, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Tuesday, February 17.

Wisconsin should be able to outscore Ohio State and our prediction is to side with the road team on the Moneyline. There is an attractive -125 should you wish to follow suit.

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Wisconsin Badgers previous game saw them claim a 92-71 home win over Michigan State Spartans.

Ohio State Buckeyes were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Virginia Cavaliers by a 70-66 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Wisconsin and Ohio State saw the former win. It was a 92-82 scoreline. Wisconsin have triumphed in their previous four matchups against Ohio State. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wisconsin	18-7	2092	1890	202	13-2	5-5	2W
Ohio State	16-9	2024	1839	185	11-5	5-4	1L

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Wisconsin vs Ohio State Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Wisconsin vs Ohio State betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Our pick is to confidently back the road team on the Moneyline for this college matchup. You can get -125 that Wisconsin get the better of their opponents.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.

Key Wisconsin vs Ohio State stats:

• Wisconsin have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Wisconsin have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Wisconsin have won 2 consecutive games.
• Ohio State have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Ohio State have lost their last 4 games against Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

The Match Result & Total lines not only give you a chance to back Wisconsin for the win but also combine this selection with a prediction for how many points will be scored.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wisconsin 84 - 80 Ohio State

We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for the Badgers to win by a 84-80 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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Wisconsin 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.

Ohio State are on offer at +104 on the Moneyline if you want to back this franchise, with Wisconsin available at -125. The probability of the home team winning this college game is 49% according to the sportsbooks.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 157.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 157.5, it’s -110.

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Moneyline

Wisconsin

-125

Ohio State

+104

Point Spread

Wisconsin -1.5

-106

Ohio State +1.5

-114

Total Points

Under 157.5

-110

Over 157.5

-110

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Wisconsin Stats

Ohio State Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 163.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 162.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 157.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 157.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.40 pts and allowed 77.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.90 pts and allowed 82.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 157.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 157.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.80 pts and allowed 76.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 75.40 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	24-1	2265	1708	557	15-1	9-0	10W
Nebraska	22-3	1984	1649	335	16-2	6-1	1W
Purdue	21-4	2066	1715	351	14-2	7-2	4W
Illinois	21-5	2189	1773	416	14-4	7-1	1W
Michigan State	20-5	1970	1667	303	14-2	6-3	1L
Wisconsin	18-7	2092	1890	202	13-2	5-5	2W
Iowa	18-7	1924	1622	302	14-2	4-5	2L
USC	18-7	2032	1896	136	11-3	7-4	1L
UCLA	17-8	1948	1762	186	14-2	3-6	1L
Indiana	17-9	2089	1855	234	14-3	3-6	1L
Ohio State	16-9	2024	1839	185	11-5	5-4	1L
Washington	13-13	1998	1883	115	9-5	4-8	1W
Minnesota	11-14	1774	1723	51	10-7	1-7	2L
Penn State	11-15	1961	2054	-93	9-8	2-7	1L
Rutgers	10-15	1750	1891	-141	10-6	0-9	1W
Maryland	10-15	1785	1955	-170	8-6	2-9	1L
Northwestern	10-16	1924	1898	26	8-8	2-8	5L
Oregon	9-16	1806	1872	-66	8-8	1-8	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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