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Virginia vs. Ohio State prediction: Virginia favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/14/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Virginia vs Ohio State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET as Virginia squares off with Ohio State in men's college basketball action at Bridgestone Arena.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Virginia as the most likely winner of the Virginia vs. Ohio State game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Virginia vs. Ohio State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Virginia and Ohio State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Virginia a 69% chance of beating Ohio State. Our predicted final score has Virginia winning 77-72.
According to our model, Virginia (-3.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 146.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Virginia 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 | Virginia | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-105) | +3.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | -175 | +200 |
| Total | o146.5 (-110) | u146.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Virginia vs. Ohio State 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 | Virginia -3.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Virginia | -175 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Virginia to win.
Virginia vs. Ohio State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Ohio State and Virginia at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Virginia vs. Ohio State
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
Conclusion
We predict Virginia, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat Ohio State on Saturday.
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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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