Ohio State vs. Western Michigan Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Nov 20

Updated Nov. 20, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (4-0) will look to build on a four-game winning streak when they host the Western Michigan Broncos (2-3) on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Value City Arena. The game airs at 8 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Buckeyes are a heavy favorite against the Broncos when the Buckeyes and the Broncos square off. The Buckeyes are favored by 26.5 points. The over/under for the game is 160.5.

Continue scrolling to get everything you need to know ahead of wagering on the Ohio State-Western Michigan contest.

Ohio State vs. Western Michigan How to Watch & Odds

When: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 8 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 Broncos Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Buckeyes	-26.5	-112	-108	160.5	-108	-112	-6667	+2300

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Ohio State vs. Western Michigan Prediction

Pick ATS: Western Michigan (+26.5)
Pick OU: Under (160.5)
Prediction: Ohio State 87, Western Michigan 72

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Ohio State vs. Western Michigan Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Buckeyes 94, Broncos 67.
The Buckeyes have a 98.5% chance to claim victory in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Broncos have a 4.2% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Ohio State put together a 16-16-0 ATS record last year.
Western Michigan has covered three times in four matchups with a spread this season.

Key Total Facts

The Buckeyes games had more than 160.5 points on 11 occasions last year.
There were eight Broncos games last season with more than 160.5 points scored.
Last season, the two teams averaged a combined 150.9 points per contest, 9.6 fewer than the total for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Ohio State went 13-7 in games it was listed as the moneyline favorite last season (winning 65% of those games).
This season, Western Michigan has won one out of the three games in which it has been the underdog.
Ohio State won all three games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -6667 or shorter last year.
Western Michigan has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +2300.

Ohio State vs. Western Michigan: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Ohio State	Western Michigan
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	78.8 (58)	72.1 (228)
Points Allowed (Rank)	73.5 (225)	76 (294)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.8 (268)	11.3 (26)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.2 (121)	5.9 (338)
Assists (Rank)	13.1 (214)	12.4 (268)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.3 (98)	10.4 (108)

Ohio State 2024-25 Top Performers

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	32	17.8	3.5	4.6	1.1	0.1	1.8
Devin Royal	31	13.7	6.9	1.1	0.8	0.3	0.5
Micah Parrish	31	13.3	4.4	1.5	1.2	0.4	1.9
John Mobley Jr.	32	12.9	1.5	2.2	0.7	0	2.4
Meechie Johnson Jr.	10	9.1	2.5	2.7	1.1	0.1	2