Michigan vs. Ohio State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 8

Updated Feb. 8, 2026 5:28 a.m. ET

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The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (21-1, 11-1 Big Ten) will attempt to extend a seven-game win streak when they visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (15-7, 7-5 Big Ten) on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Value City Arena. The contest airs at 1 p.m. ET on CBS.

The Wolverines hit the court as 9.5-point favorites against the Buckeyes. The over/under for the matchup is set at 159.5.

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

Michigan vs. Ohio State How to Watch & Odds

When: Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET
Where: Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio
TV: CBS
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Wolverines vs Buckeyes Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Wolverines	-9.5	-112	-108	159.5	-110	-110	-450	+346

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Michigan vs. Ohio State Prediction

Pick ATS: Michigan (-9.5)
Pick OU: Under (159.5)
Prediction: Michigan 84, Ohio State 74

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Michigan vs. Ohio State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Wolverines 84, Buckeyes 75.
The Wolverines have an 81.8% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Buckeyes have a 22.4% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Michigan has covered 11 times in 22 chances against the spread this season.
Ohio State has covered 10 times in 22 matchups with a spread this year.
When playing as at least 9.5-point favorites this season, Michigan has an ATS record of 7-10.
Ohio State has covered the spread when playing as at least 9.5-point underdogs in its only opportunity this season.

Key Total Facts

A total of 10 times so far this year, the Wolverines and their opponent have combined to score more than 159.5 points.
Buckeyes games have gone over 159.5 points on nine occasions this season.
These two teams score a combined average of 173.60000000000002 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 14.1 points.

Key Moneyline Facts

Michigan has been favored on the moneyline 21 times this season. They've finished 20-1 in those games.
This season, Ohio State has won two out of the seven games in which it has been the underdog.
When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -450 or shorter, Michigan has a record of 16-1 (94.1% win percentage).
Ohio State has played as an underdog of +346 or more once this season and lost that game.

Michigan vs. Ohio State: Recent Results

Wolverines vs Buckeyes Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/23/2026	Wolverines	-16.5	165.5	-2128	+1052	74-62 MICH
2/16/2025	Buckeyes	-1.5	151.5	-136	+114	86-83 MICH

Michigan vs. Ohio State: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Michigan	Ohio State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	91.4 (4)	82.2 (65)
Points Allowed (Rank)	68.9 (64)	73 (163)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.8 (132)	8.2 (281)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.4 (64)	8 (163)
Assists (Rank)	19.3 (5)	14.9 (123)
Turnovers (Rank)	12.2 (278)	10 (64)

Michigan 2025-26 Key Players

Wolverines Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Yaxel Lendeborg	22	14.3	7.2	3.2	1.3	1.3	1.3
Morez Johnson Jr.	22	13.6	7	1.2	0.8	1.2	0.2
Aday Mara	22	10.8	7	2.2	0.5	2.8	0
Elliot Cadeau	22	10.3	2.9	5.4	0.8	0	1.7
Trey McKenney	22	10	2.7	1	0.4	0	1.6

Ohio State 2025-26 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	22	19.4	5.2	3.5	1.3	0.3	1.8
John Mobley Jr.	22	15.7	2.5	2.7	0.9	0	3.1
Devin Royal	21	13.7	5.6	1.9	0.5	0	1.1
Christoph Tilly	21	12.1	5	2.3	0.6	0.5	0.4
A'mare Bynum	22	9.3	4.8	1	0.4	0.8	0.6