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Minnesota vs. Ohio State prediction: Ohio State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/20/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Minnesota vs Ohio State predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Ohio State will square off with Minnesota in men's college basketball action at Value City Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 6:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Ohio State as the most likely winner of the Minnesota vs. Ohio State game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Minnesota vs. Ohio State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Minnesota and Ohio State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Ohio State a 77% chance of defeating Minnesota. Our predicted final score has Ohio State winning 77-69.
According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and Minnesota and Ohio State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 143.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Minnesota vs. Ohio State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Minnesota | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-102) | -7.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +310 | -350 |
| Total | o143.5 (-112) | u143.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Minnesota 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 | Minnesota +7.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Ohio State | -350 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -112 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 143.5 total points.
Minnesota vs. Ohio State game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball action between Ohio State and Minnesota at Value City Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:30 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota vs. Ohio State
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM ET/3:30PM PT
- Venue: Value City Arena
Conclusion
We predict Ohio State, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat Minnesota on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Minnesota vs. Ohio State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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