Michigan vs. Ohio State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 23

Updated Jan. 23, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 3 Michigan Wolverines (17-1, 7-1 Big Ten) hope to extend a three-game win streak when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes (13-5, 5-3 Big Ten) at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Crisler Center. The contest airs on FOX.

The Wolverines are a massive favorite against the Buckeyes when the Wolverines and the Buckeyes square off. The Wolverines are favored by 16.5 points. The point total for the game is 165.5.

Continue scrolling to get all the information before wagering on the Michigan-Ohio State clash.

Michigan vs. Ohio State How to Watch & Odds

When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan
TV: FOX
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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	-16.5	-113	-107	165.5	-112	-108	-2128	+1052

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Michigan vs. Ohio State Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio State (+16.5)
Pick OU: Under (165.5)
Prediction: Michigan 87, Ohio State 71

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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 91, Buckeyes 74.
The Wolverines have a 95.5% chance to claim victory in this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Buckeyes have an 8.7% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Michigan has won nine games against the spread this season, while failing to cover nine times.
Ohio State has compiled an 8-10-0 record against the spread this year.
Michigan has covered the spread six times this season (6-6 ATS) when playing as at least 16.5-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

The Wolverines and their opponent have broken the 165.5-point mark six times this season.
Buckeyes games have gone over 165.5 points on five occasions this season.
These teams score 175.9 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 10.4.

Key Moneyline Facts

Michigan has won 94.1% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (16-1).
This season, Ohio State has been the underdog five times and won two of those games.
When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -2128 or shorter, Michigan has a record of 11-1 (91.7% win percentage).
Ohio State has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +1052.

Michigan vs. Ohio State: Recent Results

Wolverines vs Buckeyes Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
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)	92.7 (6)	83.2 (65)
Points Allowed (Rank)	69 (67)	72.2 (141)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.9 (149)	8.6 (261)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.6 (56)	7.8 (181)
Assists (Rank)	19.4 (7)	15.6 (99)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.9 (236)	10.3 (89)

Michigan 2025-26 Key Players

Wolverines Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Yaxel Lendeborg	18	14.2	7.1	3.2	1.4	1.4	1.4
Morez Johnson Jr.	18	13.7	6.9	1.2	0.8	1.3	0.2
Aday Mara	18	10.9	7.2	2.4	0.4	2.6	0
Elliot Cadeau	18	10.5	2.9	5	0.8	0.1	1.7
Trey McKenney	18	9.8	2.6	1	0.4	0	1.6

Ohio State 2025-26 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	18	20.7	5.4	3.6	1.3	0.3	2
John Mobley Jr.	18	15.3	2.6	2.6	0.7	0	2.9
Devin Royal	17	14.5	6.1	1.9	0.6	0.1	1.3
Christoph Tilly	18	12.1	5.2	2.6	0.4	0.6	0.3
A'mare Bynum	18	9	4.9	1.1	0.3	0.9	0.6