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Howard vs. Ohio State prediction: Ohio State favored to win women's March Madness First Round matchup [3/21/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Howard vs Ohio State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Ohio State will take on Howard in WNIT action at Value City Arena on Saturday, commencing at 11:30 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts Ohio State as the most likely winner of the Howard vs. Ohio State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Howard vs. Ohio State prediction: Who will win WNIT matchup?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAAW Tournament matchup between Howard and Ohio State 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Ohio State a 99% chance of beating Howard.
According to our model, the over/under total of 140.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
Howard vs. Ohio State odds
We have researched the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Howard | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +38.5 (-110) | -38.5 (-110) |
| Total | o140.5 (-114) | u140.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Howard vs. Ohio State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Howard +38.5 | -110 |
| Total | Over 140.5 | -114 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is over 140.5 points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Howard vs. Ohio State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's women's basketball game between Ohio State and Howard at Value City Arena is scheduled to start at 11:30 AM ET.
- Who: Howard vs. Ohio State
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Time: 11:30 AM ET/8:30AM PT
- Venue: Value City Arena
- March Madness stage: First Round
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Conclusion
We predict Ohio State, with a 99% win probability, will likely beat Howard this women's National Invitational Tournament matchup.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Howard vs. Ohio State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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