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

Updated Feb. 8, 2026 10:28 a.m. ET

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (15-7, 7-5 Big Ten) hope to continue a three-game home win streak when they host the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (21-1, 11-1 Big Ten) on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET.

The Wolverines are a double-digit favorite against the Buckeyes when the Wolverines and the Buckeyes meet. The Wolverines are favored by 10.5 points. The game features an over/under of 162.5.

Keep reading to get the details before betting 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	-10.5	-109	-111	162.5	-109	-111	-602	+437

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Michigan vs. Ohio State Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio State (+10.5)
Pick OU: Under (162.5)
Prediction: Michigan 84, Ohio State 74

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Michigan vs. Ohio State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Wolverines 86, Buckeyes 76.
The Wolverines have an 85.8% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Buckeyes hold an 18.6% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Michigan has put together an 11-11-0 record against the spread this season.
Ohio State has won 10 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 12 times.
Michigan has been favored by 10.5 points or more 17 times this season, and covered the spread in seven of those games.
Ohio State has been an underdog by 10.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.

Key Total Facts

Seven times so far this year, the Wolverines and their opponent have combined for more than 162.5 points.
Buckeyes games have finished with over 162.5 points scored six times this season.
The Wolverines and Buckeyes combine to average 173.6 points per contest, which is 11.1 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

Michigan has a 20-1 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 95.2% of those games).
Ohio State has entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won twice.
When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -602 or shorter, Michigan has a record of 16-1 (94.1% win percentage).
Ohio State has played as an underdog of +437 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