Ohio State vs. Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds: College Basketball Picks Today (Jan. 23)
In one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports, my Ohio State vs. Michigan prediction for tonight expects Dusty May's team to get revenge on the Buckeyes for beating the Wolverines in football this year.
No. 3 Michigan is a 15.5-point betting favorite for tonight's 8 p.m. ET (FOX) matchup from Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., in the biggest game of our college basketball predictions for Friday.
🏀 Ohio State vs. Michigan predictions
See our experts' college basketball picks based on the latest college basketball odds.
| Prediction | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan -15.5 | -105 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Under 165.5 | -110 via bet365 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Yaxel Lendeborg 18+ points | +175 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐ |
💰 Ohio State vs. Michigan best bet: Michigan -15.5 (-105) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Michigan is the March Madness odds favorite for a reason. The Wolverines are the most complete team in the country, and one of only two programs to rank in the top five in both adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency.
May's team also brings its best against its best, outscoring opponents in its three ranked wins by an average margin of 33.3 points. And while the Buckeyes aren't ranked, you best believe Michigan's going to be extra motivated at home.
Meanwhile, Ohio State's defense is a major issue and a big reason they're 2-3 ATS on the road.
Score prediction: Michigan 90, Ohio State 72
🔥 Best Ohio State vs. Michigan player prop: Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan 18+ points (+175) ⭐⭐⭐
Although Yaxel Lendeborg is one of the best players in the country due to his all-around ability to impact a game, his matchup with Ohio State lends to a big scoring performance. The Buckeyes are ranked outside the top 60 in adjusted defensive efficiency.
Jake Diebler's team has had particular problems guarding versatile bigs. In the Buckeyes' three games against top 25 teams (three losses), at least one of the opponent's top two leading scorers was a 6-foot-7-plus forward.
Lendeborg could see similar success against this defense to that of Illinois' David Mirkovic (22 points) and North Carolina's Caleb Wilson (20 points).
📊 Live Ohio State vs. Michigan odds
📈 Ohio State vs. Michigan betting trends
| Ohio State | Statistic | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| 13-5 | W-L record | 17-1 |
| 8-10 | ATS record | 9-9 |
| 9-9 | O/U record | 7-11 |
| 3-2 | Last 5 games | 4-1 |
📺 How to watch Ohio State vs. Michigan
- Date: Friday, Jan. 23
- Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
- TV: FOX
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