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West Virginia vs. Ohio State prediction: Ohio State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [12/13/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get West Virginia vs Ohio State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Ohio State will take on West Virginia, in what is expected to be a close Men's College Basketball game, at Rocket Arena on Saturday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model gives Ohio State a slight edge with a 53% win probability over West Virginia.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's West Virginia vs. Ohio State matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
West Virginia vs. Ohio State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between West Virginia and Ohio State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Ohio State a 53% chance of defeating West Virginia. Our predicted final score has Ohio State winning 74-73.
According to our model, West Virginia (+3.5) has a 61% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 145.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
West Virginia vs. Ohio State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | West Virginia | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-110) | -3.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +150 | -166 |
| Total | o145.5 (-105) | u145.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
West Virginia 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 | West Virginia +3.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | West Virginia | +150 |
| Total | Over 145.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is West Virginia +3.5 at the spread.
West Virginia vs. Ohio State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Ohio State and West Virginia at Rocket Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: West Virginia vs. Ohio State
- Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Rocket Arena
Conclusion
We predict Ohio State, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat West Virginia on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate West Virginia vs. Ohio State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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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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