Ohio State vs. Connecticut prediction, odds, pick for Nov. 13, 2026

Connecticut is favored to beat Ohio State at PeoplesBank Arena on Friday (7:30 PM ET), according to Dimers' men's college basketball model.

Our Ohio State vs. Connecticut prediction gives the Buckeyes an 88.5% chance of winning, and the latest odds suggest there's betting value on Connecticut to cover at -12.5, too.

Ohio State vs. Connecticut key predictions

• Predicted score: Connecticut 80-67 Ohio State
• Connecticut win probability: 88.5%
• Ohio State win probability: 11.5%
• Connecticut -12.5 spread: 53.8% cover probability
• Over 147.5 points: 51.9% probability

Our men's college basketball predictions project each team's final score using offensive and defensive efficiency, recent performance, long-term trends, and matchup-specific factors.

We calculate win, spread, and total probabilities based on these projections and historical CBB scoring patterns, then compare them with the latest odds to find betting value.

Ohio State vs. Connecticut odds

Here are the best available prices across the moneyline, spread, and total points markets we track.

• Ohio State moneyline: +600 (BetRivers)
• Connecticut moneyline: -850 (DraftKings)
• Ohio State +12.5: -106 (BetRivers)
• Connecticut -12.5: -110 (Caesars Sportsbook)
• Over 147.5 points: -105 (BetMGM)
• Under 147.5 points: -107 (BetRivers)

Odds are subject to change and may vary by location.

Ohio State vs. Connecticut pick: Connecticut -12.5 (-110)

Our model makes Connecticut the more likely winner, and our best value bet is the Buckeyes to cover the -12.5 spread at -110 on Caesars Sportsbook, too.

Those odds give Connecticut an implied cover probability of 52.4%, while our model puts it at 53.8%.

That's a 1.4% edge, the largest across the moneyline, spread, and total points markets.

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Ohio State vs. Connecticut game details

• Matchup: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Connecticut Huskies
• Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: PeoplesBank Arena

About this prediction

This preview uses predictions from our men's college basketball models, presented through a template written by our editorial team. Matchup details fill in automatically.

Predictions are estimates, not guarantees, and can change as new information comes in, such as injury news or lineup changes. Learn how our predictions work.

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