Virginia vs. Ohio State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 14

Updated Feb. 14, 2026 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 15 Virginia Cavaliers (21-3) will try to extend a five-game winning streak when they visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (16-8) at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Bridgestone Arena. The matchup airs on FOX.

The Cavaliers are a 5.5-point favorite against the Buckeyes when the Cavaliers and the Buckeyes meet. The matchup features an over/under of 145.5.

Keep reading to get all you need to know ahead of betting on the Virginia-Ohio State game.

Virginia vs. Ohio State How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
TV: FOX
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Cavaliers vs Buckeyes Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Cavaliers	-5.5	-105	-116	145.5	-112	-112	-231	+186

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Virginia vs. Ohio State Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio State (+5.5)
Pick OU: Over (145.5)
Prediction: Virginia 79, Ohio State 74

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Virginia vs. Ohio State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Cavaliers 76, Buckeyes 70.
The Cavaliers have a 69.8% chance to collect the win in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Buckeyes have a 35.0% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Virginia has put together a 13-11-0 ATS record so far this year.
Ohio State has compiled a 10-14-0 ATS record so far this year.
When playing as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, Virginia has an ATS record of 8-11.
Ohio State has covered the spread once this season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

The Cavaliers games have had more than 145.5 points scored on 12 occasions this year.
Buckeyes games have had over 145.5 points 15 times this year.
The over/under for this game is 145.5 points, 18 fewer than the scoring average of the two teams combined.

Key Moneyline Facts

Virginia has won 84.2% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (16-3).
This season, Ohio State has won two out of the eight games in which it has been the underdog.
Virginia has gone 14-3 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -231 or shorter (winning 82.4%).
Ohio State has played as an underdog of +186 or more twice this season and lost both games.

Virginia vs. Ohio State: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Virginia	Ohio State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	81.9 (63)	81.6 (67)
Points Allowed (Rank)	67.5 (36)	73.7 (181)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.4 (5)	8 (296)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.1 (32)	7.9 (170)
Assists (Rank)	17 (36)	14.8 (121)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.4 (107)	10.2 (85)

Virginia 2025-26 Key Players

Cavaliers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Thijs De Ridder	24	16.1	6.6	1.6	0.8	0.4	1
Malik Thomas	24	12.2	4	1.7	0.5	0.2	1.8
Sam Lewis	24	10.6	3.7	1.6	0.8	0.2	1.8
Chance Mallory	24	10.2	3.8	3.6	1.9	0.1	1.2
Jacari White	19	8.7	2.2	1.4	0.6	0	2.2

Ohio State 2025-26 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	24	19.3	5.3	3.7	1.2	0.3	1.8
John Mobley Jr.	24	15.1	2.5	2.7	0.8	0.1	2.9
Devin Royal	23	14	5.7	1.7	0.6	0.1	1
Christoph Tilly	23	11.9	4.7	2.3	0.6	0.6	0.5
A'mare Bynum	24	9.2	4.5	1.1	0.5	0.8	0.6