| MATCHUP | Ohio State Buckeyes | West Virginia Mountaineers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-2 | 8-3 |
| Spread | -3.5 -112 | +3.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -185 | +154 |
| Total | Over 143.5 (-112) | Under 143.5 (-108) |
| Where | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH | |
| When | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Northwestern, lost to Illinois, and they play North Carolina next. Ohio State has won 7 of its last 9 games.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 87.4 points on 52.1 percent shooting and allowing 71.2 points on 42 percent shooting. Bruce Thornton is averaging 21.7 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Christoph Tilly is averaging 13.8 points and 5.3 rebounds. John Mobley Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Devin Royal is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Ohio State Buckeyes are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Ohio State Buckeyes are allowing 28.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers beat Little Rock, lost to Wake Forest, and they play Miss Valley State next. West Virginia has split its last 6 games.
The West Virginia Mountaineers are averaging 74.2 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 58.4 points on 39.3 percent shooting. Honor Huff is averaging 17.3 points and 1.6 rebounds, while Chance Moore is averaging 12 points and 5.8 rebounds. Brenen Lorient is the third double-digit scorer and Treysen Eaglestaff is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The West Virginia Mountaineers are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 67.3 percent from the free throw line. The West Virginia Mountaineers are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win
- West Virginia has won nine of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- West Virginia has lost each of its last six night games played at neutral venues.
- Ohio State has won nine of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents.
- West Virginia has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Big Ten Conference at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Seventeen of West Virginia’s last 18 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
- Each of Ohio State’s last six night games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 147+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- West Virginia ranks T8th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (52.0).
- West Virginia ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (14.8).
- Ohio State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (52.1%).
- Ohio State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (60.1%).
Ohio State vs West Virginia Prediction
I was high on Ohio State entering the season, but the Buckeyes are looking shaky after losses to Pitt and Illinois. However, this is a get right spot for OSU, as West Virginia hasn’t looked great against decent competition this season and still has moments where it goes in a hole offensively. If Ohio State is as talented as I think it is and capable of sneaking into the big dance come March, this is a game it wins. It’s that simple. The line isn’t anything crazy. I’ll lay the chalk with the Buckeyes.