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.
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
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Wisconsin vs Ohio State Prediction & Picks
Step into Wisconsin vs Ohio State with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.
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 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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Player Prop Picks
Devin Royal (Ohio State) is available at -133 to register Under 16.5 points. We’re expecting him to fall short of the Player Points line which makes an Unders bet really appealing.
Latest Devin Royal Player Prop Odds
Nick Boyd (Wisconsin) can be backed to total Over 3.5 assists at -154. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors can be confident with this Player Assists pick.
Latest Nick Boyd Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Wisconsin on the moneyline, Over 157.5 and Devin Royal (Ohio State) to score Under 16.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
84
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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.
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 -118 on the Moneyline if you want to back this franchise, with Wisconsin available at -102. The probability of the home team winning this college game is 54% 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 -115.
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The favorite to land the most baskets is Bruce Thornton. Odds of -111 can be found for him scoring Over 21.5 points and there is -116 for him to go Under.
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- NCAAB: 31/01 2026 Ohio State 82 Wisconsin 92
- NCAAB: 15/01 2025 Ohio State 68 Wisconsin 70
- NCAAB: 14/02 2024 Ohio State 54 Wisconsin 62
- NCAAB: 11/01 2024 Wisconsin 71 Ohio State 60
- NCAAB: 09/03 2023 Ohio State 65 Wisconsin 57
- NCAAB: 03/02 2023 Wisconsin 65 Ohio State 60
- NCAAB: 14/01 2022 Ohio State 68 Wisconsin 78
- NCAAB: 11/12 2021 Wisconsin 55 Ohio State 73
- NCAAB: 23/01 2021 Ohio State 74 Wisconsin 62
- NCAAB: 09/02 2020 Ohio State 57 Wisconsin 70
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Wisconsin Stats
Ohio State Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -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
- +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
- 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
- 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
| 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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