Ohio State vs Michigan Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for February 16

The Michigan Wolverines (19-5, 11-2 Big Ten) will attempt to continue a five-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the Ohio State Buckeyes (15-10, 7-7 Big Ten) on February 16, 2025 at Value City Arena.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Ohio State vs. Michigan Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Sunday, February 16, 2025
• Game time: 1:00 PM ET
• TV channel: CBS
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Arena: Value City Arena

Ohio State vs. Michigan Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Ohio State win (57.8%)

Check out these betting trends and insights before you wager on Sunday's Ohio State-Michigan spread (Ohio State -1.5) or over/under (150.5 points).

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Ohio State vs. Michigan: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Ohio State has covered 15 times in 25 matchups with a spread this season.
• Michigan has put together a 10-13-0 ATS record so far this season.
• As a 1.5-point underdog or more in 2024-25, Michigan is 2-1 against the spread compared to the 10-5 ATS record Ohio State puts up as a 1.5-point favorite.
• The Buckeyes have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered 10 times in 14 opportunities at home, and they've covered three times in eight opportunities in away games.
• The Wolverines have performed better against the spread at home (5-6-0) than on the road (3-4-0) this season.
• Against the spread, in conference games, Ohio State is 7-7-0 this season.
• Michigan's Big Ten record against the spread is 3-9-0.

Ohio State vs. Michigan: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Ohio State has come away with 10 wins in the 14 contests it has been listed as the moneyline favorite in this season.
• The Buckeyes have a win-loss record of 10-4 when favored by -125 or better by oddsmakers this year.
• Michigan has won 66.7% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (2-1).
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +104 or longer, the Wolverines have gone 2-1 (66.7%).
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies Ohio State has a 55.6% chance of walking away with the win.

Ohio State vs. Michigan Head-to-Head Comparison

• Ohio State averages 79.8 points per game (50th in college basketball) while giving up 71.6 per outing (180th in college basketball). It has a +207 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 8.2 points per game.
• Bruce Thornton ranks 95th in college basketball with a team-leading 17.4 points per game.
• Michigan puts up 81.4 points per game (28th in college basketball) while allowing 70.5 per outing (139th in college basketball). It has a +262 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 10.9 points per game.
• Vladislav Goldin's 15.5 points per game leads Michigan and ranks 217th in college basketball.
• The Buckeyes grab 31.6 rebounds per game (214th in college basketball) while conceding 30.1 per contest to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 1.5 boards per game.
• Devin Royal's 7.2 rebounds per game lead the Buckeyes and rank 140th in college basketball action.
• The Wolverines grab 34.9 rebounds per game (51st in college basketball) while allowing 28.5 per outing to opponents. They outrebound opponents by 6.4 boards per game.
• Danny Wolf is 12th in college basketball with 10 rebounds per game, leading the Wolverines.
• Ohio State's 102.2 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 43rd in college basketball, and the 91.6 points it allows per 100 possessions rank 144th in college basketball.
• The Wolverines rank 65th in college basketball with 100.8 points scored per 100 possessions, and 46th defensively with 87.2 points conceded per 100 possessions.

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