Ohio State vs. Minnesota Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 20

Updated Jan. 20, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-8, 3-4 Big Ten) will look to stop a three-game losing streak when they hit the road to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (12-5, 4-3 Big Ten) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Value City Arena. The matchup airs at 6:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Buckeyes are a 7.5-point favorite against the Golden Gophers when the Buckeyes and the Golden Gophers square off. The matchup's point total is set at 143.5.

Continue reading to get the details ahead of wagering on the Ohio State-Minnesota matchup.

Ohio State vs. Minnesota How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Buckeyes vs Golden Gophers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Buckeyes	-7.5	-115	-105	143.5	-112	-108	-373	+294

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Ohio State vs. Minnesota Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio State (-7.5)
Pick OU: Over (143.5)
Prediction: Ohio State 78, Minnesota 69

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Ohio State vs. Minnesota Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Buckeyes 76, Golden Gophers 68.
The Buckeyes have a 78.9% chance to claim victory in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Golden Gophers have a 25.4% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Ohio State has covered seven times in 17 matchups with a spread this season.
Minnesota has compiled an 8-10-0 ATS record so far this year.
Ohio State has been favored by 7.5 points or more eight times this season, and covered the spread in three of those matchups.
Minnesota has been an underdog by 7.5 points or more four times this season, and covered the spread in two of those games.

Key Total Facts

A total of 11 times so far this year, the Buckeyes and their opponent have combined to score more than 143.5 points.
So far this season, six Golden Gophers games have featured more than 143.5 points scored.
The Buckeyes and Golden Gophers average 156.1 points per game combined, which is 12.6 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Ohio State is 10-2 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 83.3%).
Minnesota has been underdogs in nine games this season and won three (33.3%) of those contests.
Ohio State has won all eight games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -373 or shorter.
Minnesota has a record of 1-2 when it is set as the underdog by +294 or more by bookmakers this season.

Ohio State vs. Minnesota: Recent Results

Buckeyes vs Golden Gophers Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/6/2025	Buckeyes	-5	137.5	-223	+183	89-88 OHIOST

Ohio State vs. Minnesota: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Ohio State	Minnesota
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	83.3 (67)	72.8 (276)
Points Allowed (Rank)	72.1 (133)	67.3 (42)
Rebounds (Rank)	8.5 (263)	8.5 (263)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.9 (174)	7.8 (190)
Assists (Rank)	15.9 (86)	18.4 (16)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.3 (84)	10.4 (96)

Ohio State 2025-26 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	17	20.5	5.4	3.6	1.1	0.4	2.1
John Mobley Jr.	17	14.6	2.5	2.6	0.7	0	2.8
Devin Royal	16	14.4	6.2	1.9	0.6	0.1	1.3
Christoph Tilly	17	12.2	5.2	2.6	0.4	0.6	0.3
A'mare Bynum	17	9.5	4.9	1.2	0.4	0.9	0.6

Minnesota 2025-26 Key Players

Golden Gophers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Cade Tyson	18	20.8	5.5	2.7	0.9	0.1	2
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson	18	13.6	6.8	1.7	0.5	1	1.8
Langston Reynolds	18	10.7	4.4	4.2	0.8	0.1	0.2
Isaac Asuma	18	10.5	4.2	4.3	1.3	0.6	1.7
Bobby Durkin	18	8.2	2.8	1.8	0.8	0.1	1.6