Michigan State vs. Ohio State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 22

Published Feb. 21, 2026 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 15 Michigan State Spartans (21-5, 11-4 Big Ten) host the Ohio State Buckeyes (17-9, 9-6 Big Ten) in a matchup of Big Ten rivals at Jack Breslin Students Events Center, beginning at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The Spartans are a 9.5-point favorite against the Buckeyes when the Spartans and the Buckeyes square off. The over/under for the matchup is 147.5.

Keep reading to get all the information ahead of placing bets on the Michigan State-Ohio State clash.

Michigan State vs. Ohio State How to Watch & Odds

When: Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET
Where: Jack Breslin Students Events Center in East Lansing, Michigan
TV: CBS
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Spartans vs Buckeyes Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Spartans	-9.5	-114	-112	147.5	-113	-113	-671	+470

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Michigan State vs. Ohio State Prediction

Pick ATS: Michigan State (-9.5)
Pick OU: Over (147.5)
Prediction: Michigan State 80, Ohio State 70

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Michigan State vs. Ohio State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Spartans 78, Buckeyes 69.
The Spartans have an 87.0% chance to collect the win in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Buckeyes sit with a 17.5% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Michigan State has compiled a 14-12-0 ATS record so far this year.
Ohio State has won 12 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 14 times.
Michigan State has covered the spread five times this season (5-8 ATS) when playing as at least 9.5-point favorites.
Ohio State has been an underdog by 9.5 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those games.

Key Total Facts

A total of 11 times so far this year, the Spartans and their opponent have combined to score more than 147.5 points.
So far this year, 16 Buckeyes games have featured more than 147.5 points scored.
The total for this matchup is 147.5 points, 12.6 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Michigan State has put together a 20-2 record in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 90.9% of those games).
Ohio State has won two of the nine games it has played as underdogs this season.
Michigan State has won all 12 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -671 or shorter.
Ohio State has played as an underdog of +470 or more once this season and lost that game.

Michigan State vs. Ohio State: Recent Results

Spartans vs Buckeyes Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/3/2025	Buckeyes	-2.5	149	-149	+124	69-62 MST

Michigan State vs. Ohio State: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Michigan State	Ohio State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	78.9 (116)	81.2 (72)
Points Allowed (Rank)	66.4 (21)	73.4 (163)
Rebounds (Rank)	11.4 (22)	8 (293)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.8 (181)	7.9 (168)
Assists (Rank)	18.6 (9)	14.5 (136)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.1 (196)	10.2 (89)

Michigan State 2025-26 Key Players

Spartans Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jeremy Fears Jr.	26	15.1	2.6	9.2	1.3	0	0.9
Jaxon Kohler	26	12.4	9.3	1.2	0.6	0.8	1.7
Coen Carr	26	11.9	5.3	1.3	0.5	0.9	0.6
Carson Cooper	26	10	7.2	1.3	0.7	1	0
Kur Teng	26	7.1	2.1	1	0.3	0.1	1.5

Ohio State 2025-26 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	26	19.9	5.4	3.8	1.2	0.3	1.8
John Mobley Jr.	24	15.1	2.5	2.7	0.8	0.1	2.9
Devin Royal	25	14	5.6	1.8	0.5	0.1	1.1
Christoph Tilly	25	11.4	4.6	2.3	0.5	0.6	0.5
A'mare Bynum	26	9.6	4.6	1	0.6	0.8	0.8