Michigan vs Ohio State Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Michigan vs Ohio State Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday,  February 16th, at the Value City Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Wolverines’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Buckeyes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Michigan

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Ohio State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Michigan and Ohio State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Wolverines and Buckeyes. 

Ohio State Coming Off Big Win

Ohio State is coming off a key win in the last game and that should have been a big boost to the confidence. Ohio State faced off against Washington and they scored 93 points on the way to the easy victory. At halftime, they were up 51-36 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. John Mobley Jr had a strong game putting up 21 points, two rebounds, and two assists. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points. 

Ohio State sits with a 15-10 record overall and they have gone 15-10 against the spread. At home this season they sit with a 10-4 record overall. The Buckeyes are averaging 79.4 points while their defense is giving up 71.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 51st in the league while the defense is ranked 182nd. In this game, the defense is going to need to be a whole lot better. Bruce Thorton has been the top player for the team, averaging 17.3 points while shooting 51.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Michigan Is Cruising

Michigan is cruising heading into this game and they have won five games in a row. The games haven’t been exactly dominant but they have done a good job of closing out games late, and they should have confidence. In the last game against Purdue, Michigan scored 75 points, and that was enough to pick up the two-point victory. Michigan shot 44.66 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Michigan sits with a 19-5 record overall and they have gone 11-13 against the spread. Away from home straight up they have gone 5-2. Michigan is averaging 81.4 points while their defense is giving up 70.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 33rd in the league while the defense is ranked 146th. Vladislav Goldin has been the top player averaging 15.5 points while shooting 63.9 percent from the field. Michigan will face Michigan State, Nebraska, and Rutgers following this one.

Why Michigan Will Beat Ohio State

• Michigan has won each of its last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Ohio State has lost three of its last four day games.

Michigan vs Ohio State Prediction

Give me Michigan on the road. Michigan has done a good job picking up wins late, and it’s going to be much the same here. These teams are similar, but Michigan’s offense has been a little more consistent and they are going to get the job done here. Michigan is averaging 81.4 points and they will end up getting the offense out to a fast start. Ohio State will have no answer, and Michigan will end up covering the spread here.