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Michigan (21-1) vs Ohio State (15-7)
- When: Feb 8 2026, 1:00 PM
- Where: Value City Arena, Columbus, OH, USA
- Where to watch: CBS
(2) Michigan vs Ohio State Preview & Prediction
Spread: Michigan -10.5
Moneyline: Michigan (-550)
Total: 161.5
Michigan Wolverines
Michigan heads to Columbus laying 10.5 points with the total posted at 161.5, and right now the Wolverines look like a machine that forgot how to malfunction. At 21-1 overall and 11-1 in the Big Ten, they are not just winning games, they are steamrolling them.
The latest victim was Penn State, who walked into a 110 to 69 avalanche. That marked Michigan’s seventh straight win and their seventh victory by at least 40 points this season. Seven. That is not dominance. That is a warning label.
Nimari Burnett stole the spotlight in that blowout with a career high 31 points, knocking down seven of 10 from deep. When Michigan starts cooking from three, defenders look like they are trying to guard ghosts. The Wolverines already handled Ohio State once this season, winning 74 to 62 in Ann Arbor. Confidence is high, rotations are tight, and the offense is humming.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State enters at 15-7 overall and 7-5 in conference play, still trying to stack wins that matter. They are 0 and 6 against Quadrant 1 opponents, which is not the stat you want flashing in neon before facing the second ranked team in the country.
To their credit, the Buckeyes handled Maryland 82 to 62 in their last outing. Christoph Tilly responded after a scoreless performance against Wisconsin by dropping 19 points on 7 of 10 shooting, including two emphatic dunks and a three pointer. That interior spark is encouraging.
The issue is whether Ohio State can sustain that level against an elite offense. If they fail to slow tempo and keep this game in the half court, Michigan’s depth and shot making could quickly stretch the margin.
Betting Outlook and Prediction
Michigan’s offense is too balanced and too explosive right now. Ohio State competes early, but over forty minutes the Wolverines’ efficiency and depth take over.
Final Score: Michigan 89, Ohio State 75
Lean: Michigan -10.5
Total: Over 161.5
- NCAAB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
