Ohio State vs. West Virginia Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 13

Updated Dec. 13, 2025 5:27 a.m. ET

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (7-2) take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (8-3) on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on ESPNU.

The Buckeyes enter their matchup against the Mountaineers as a 4.5-point favorite. The game features an over/under of 143.5.

Keep scrolling to get the download ahead of betting on the Ohio State-West Virginia game.

Ohio State vs. West Virginia How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
TV: ESPNU
Streaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle

Buckeyes vs Mountaineers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Buckeyes	-4.5	-104	-116	143.5	-110	-112	-202	+167

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Ohio State vs. West Virginia Prediction

Pick ATS: West Virginia (+4.5)
Pick OU: Over (143.5)
Prediction: Ohio State 75, West Virginia 71

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Ohio State vs. West Virginia Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Buckeyes 74, Mountaineers 70.
The Buckeyes have a 66.9% chance to collect the win in this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Mountaineers have a 37.5% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Ohio State has won four games against the spread this season, while failing to cover five times.
West Virginia has put together a 6-5-0 record against the spread this year.
Ohio State has covered the spread three times this season (3-4 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

In six games this season, the Buckeyes and their opponent have combined to score more than 143.5 points.
Mountaineers games have gone over 143.5 points scored only twice this year.
The Buckeyes and Mountaineers average 161.6 points per game combined, which is 18.1 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Ohio State has been the moneyline favorite seven times this season. They've gone 6-1 in those games.
West Virginia lost the only game it has played as the underdog this season.
Ohio State has a record of 6-1 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -202 or shorter (winning 85.7%).
West Virginia has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +167.

Ohio State vs. West Virginia: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Ohio State	West Virginia
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	87.4 (42)	74.2 (254)
Points Allowed (Rank)	71.2 (131)	58.4 (3)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.2 (345)	9.7 (179)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.1 (90)	7.9 (182)
Assists (Rank)	16.4 (81)	13.9 (215)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.4 (80)	9.7 (37)

Ohio State 2025-26 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	9	21.7	5.2	4.2	1.3	0.2	2.8
Christoph Tilly	9	14	5.3	2.6	0.6	0.6	0.4
John Mobley Jr.	9	13.7	2.2	2.4	0.4	0	2.2
Devin Royal	8	13.6	4.9	1.6	0.6	0	1.6
Brandon Noel	9	8.7	5.1	1	0.2	0.2	0.3

West Virginia 2025-26 Key Players

Mountaineers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Honor Huff	11	17.3	1.6	0.9	1.5	0	4
Chance Moore	6	12	5.8	1	0.7	0.7	0.3
Brenen Lorient	11	10.3	5.8	1.8	0.7	1.6	0.5
Treysen Eaglestaff	11	8.5	4.3	1.2	0.5	0.5	1.3
Jasper Floyd	11	7.5	3.4	4	2.4	0	0.5