Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 17

Updated Feb. 17, 2026 8:27 p.m. ET

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (16-9, 8-6 Big Ten) are at home in Big Ten play against the No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers (18-7, 10-4 Big Ten) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET.

The Buckeyes face off against the Badgers in a game oddsmakers expect to be a tight one. The Buckeyes are favored by just 1.5 points against the Badgers. The matchup's point total is set at 157.5.

Keep scrolling to get everything you need to know ahead of placing bets on the Ohio State-Wisconsin clash.

Ohio State vs. Wisconsin How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Where: Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio
TV: FS1
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Buckeyes vs Badgers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Buckeyes	-1.5	102	-123	157.5	-112	-110	-115	-107

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Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Prediction

Pick ATS: Wisconsin (+1.5)
Pick OU: Under (157.5)
Prediction: Wisconsin 79, Ohio State 78

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Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Buckeyes 80, Badgers 78.
The Buckeyes have a 53.5% chance to collect the win in this game per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Badgers have a 51.7% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Ohio State has covered 11 times in 25 games with a spread this season.
Wisconsin has put together a 13-12-0 record against the spread this season.
Ohio State has been favored by 1.5 points or more 16 times this season, and covered the spread in six of those matchups.
Wisconsin is 4-3 ATS this season when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

Buckeyes games have finished with more than 157.5 points 10 times so far this season.
Badgers games have finished with over 157.5 points scored 14 times this season.
The Buckeyes and Badgers combine to average 164.7 points per contest, which is 7.2 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

Ohio State has won 87.5% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (14-2).
Wisconsin has entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won three of those games.
Ohio State has gone 14-2 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -115 or shorter (winning 87.5%).
This season, Wisconsin has won three of its seven games when it is the underdog by at least -107 on the moneyline.

Ohio State vs. Wisconsin: Recent Results

Buckeyes vs Badgers Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/31/2026	Badgers	-4.5	155.5	-221	+181	92-82 WISC
1/14/2025	Badgers	-6.5	149.5	-288	+230	70-68 WISC

Ohio State vs. Wisconsin: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Ohio State	Wisconsin
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	81 (78)	83.7 (36)
Points Allowed (Rank)	73.6 (176)	75.6 (233)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.9 (301)	9.1 (190)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.8 (177)	11.2 (9)
Assists (Rank)	14.4 (147)	15.8 (74)
Turnovers (Rank)	10 (70)	8.9 (9)

Ohio State 2025-26 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	25	19.6	5.2	3.6	1.3	0.3	1.8
John Mobley Jr.	24	15.1	2.5	2.7	0.8	0.1	2.9
Devin Royal	24	13.6	5.6	1.7	0.5	0.1	1
Christoph Tilly	24	11.8	4.7	2.3	0.5	0.6	0.5
A'mare Bynum	25	9.4	4.6	1	0.5	0.8	0.7

Wisconsin 2025-26 Key Players

Badgers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nicholas Boyd	25	20.6	3.4	3.7	0.9	0	1.8
John Blackwell	24	19	5	2.4	1.3	0.1	2.7
Nolan Winter	25	13.7	9	1.7	0.6	1.2	1
A.Rapp	21	9.3	3.8	1.7	0.5	0.6	1.6
Braeden Carrington	24	7.1	2.6	0.9	0.3	0.3	1.8