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Ohio State vs. Minnesota prediction: Why Minnesota is favored to win NCAAW matchup [2/18/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Ohio State vs Minnesota predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Minnesota and Ohio State will lock horns in the women's college basketball at Williams Arena on Wednesday, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts Minnesota as the most likely winner of the Ohio State vs. Minnesota game.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Ohio State vs. Minnesota prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's women's basketball matchup between Ohio State and Minnesota 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Minnesota a 57% chance of defeating Ohio State.
According to our model, the over/under total of 143.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.
Ohio State vs. Minnesota odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ohio State | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-110) | -2.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +124 | -148 |
| Total | o143.5 (-110) | u143.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Ohio State vs. Minnesota picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available 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 | Ohio State +2.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Ohio State | +124 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 143.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Ohio State vs. Minnesota game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's women's basketball game between Minnesota and Ohio State at Williams Arena is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Ohio State vs. Minnesota
- Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Williams Arena
Conclusion
We predict Minnesota, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat Ohio State on Wednesday.
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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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