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Ohio State vs. Michigan prediction: Why Michigan is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/23/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Ohio State vs Michigan predictions for college basketball Friday.
Michigan will face Ohio State in men's college basketball action at Crisler Center on Friday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Michigan as the most likely winner of the Ohio State vs. Michigan game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Ohio State vs. Michigan prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NCAA basketball game between Ohio State and Michigan 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Michigan a 92% chance of beating Ohio State. Our predicted final score has Michigan winning 90-73.
According to our model, Michigan (-16.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 165.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Ohio State vs. Michigan odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ohio State | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +16.5 (-105) | -16.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +1160 | -1800 |
| Total | o165.5 (-110) | u165.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Ohio State vs. Michigan 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 | Michigan -16.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Ohio State | +1160 |
| Total | Under 165.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Ohio State to win.
Ohio State vs. Michigan game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball game between Michigan and Ohio State at Crisler Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Ohio State vs. Michigan
- Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Crisler Center
Conclusion
We predict Michigan, with a 92% win probability, will likely beat Ohio State on Friday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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