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

Updated Feb. 13, 2026 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 15 Virginia Cavaliers (21-3) will attempt to build on a six-game road win streak when they visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (16-8) on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Bridgestone Arena. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.

The Cavaliers are a 4.5-point favorite against the Buckeyes when the Cavaliers and the Buckeyes meet. The matchup features an over/under of 146.5.

Continue reading to get all the information before betting on the Virginia-Ohio State contest.

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	-4.5	-115	-107	146.5	-111	-111	-237	+190

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Virginia vs. Ohio State Prediction

Pick ATS: Virginia (-4.5)
Pick OU: Over (146.5)
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 matchup is Cavaliers 76, Buckeyes 71.
The Cavaliers have a 70.3% chance to claim victory in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Buckeyes have a 34.5% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Virginia has won 13 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 11 times.
Ohio State has compiled a 10-14-0 ATS record so far this year.
Virginia has been favored by 4.5 points or more 19 times this season, and covered the spread in eight of those matchups.
Ohio State has been an underdog by 4.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in one of those contests.

Key Total Facts

The Cavaliers and their opponent have broken the 146.5-point mark 11 times this year.
Buckeyes games have gone over 146.5 points on 15 occasions this season.
The Cavaliers and Buckeyes average 163.5 points per game combined, which is 17.0 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Virginia has won 16 of 19 games when favored on the moneyline this season (84.2%).
This season, Ohio State has been the underdog eight times and won two of those games.
When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -237 or shorter, Virginia has gone 13-2 (86.7% win percentage).
Ohio State has played as an underdog of +190 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 (69)
Points Allowed (Rank)	67.5 (34)	73.7 (178)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.4 (6)	8.0 (296)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.1 (34)	7.9 (170)
Assists (Rank)	17.0 (38)	14.8 (126)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.4 (105)	10.2 (87)

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	1.0
Malik Thomas	24	12.2	4.0	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	0.0	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	14.0	5.7	1.7	0.6	0.1	1.0
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