Ohio State at Michigan State Odds & Betting Tips

The Ohio State Buckeyes have shown flashes but struggled against top competition with recent losses to elite teams like No. 2 Michigan, 82-61 on Feb. 8.

Guards like Bruce Thornton (key scorer/assist man in highlights) provide offensive punch. However, consistency has been an issue with a record of 0-7 in some Quad 1 spots earlier.

Ohio State is coming off mixed results. Including a loss to Virginia in non-con, and need strong road efforts to climb the standings or secure an NCAA bid.

Meanwhile, the Michigan State Spartans, under coach Tom Izzo, remain a Big Ten contender with a solid 10-4 conference mark. They boast balanced play, tough defense, and home dominance at the Breslin Center (strong SU/ATS in spots).

MSU’s recent form includes wins and competitiveness (they are ranked around the top 10 in power rankings). The Spartans are positioned well in the league race, with this game key to maintaining momentum.

Ohio State at Michigan State Preview

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Michigan State Spartans will host the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI. Tipoff is at 1 p.m. ET, with CBS providing television coverage.

Public Betting Odds Factors

For MSU, a win solidifies their upper-tier standing in a tight Big Ten (behind leaders like Michigan).

For Ohio State, a road victory would be a huge resume boost. Most importantly, it could shift bubble status or add signature-win potential.

Ohio State will be without star guard John Mobley Jr, who is out indefinitely with a hand injury.

Mobley Jr. is the team's second-leading scorer (15.1 PPG) and a 40% three-point shooter, a loss that significantly weakens the Buckeyes' offensive efficiency and makes them a tough team to back against the NCAA basketball spread.

Ohio State at Michigan State Predictions

Handicapping Factors to Consider

Ohio State continues to play without star guard John Mobley Jr., a significant loss to their offensive efficiency.

Michigan State’s depth is projected to have five players score in double figures, providing a more balanced scoring threat.

Ohio State losing 15.1 PPG and their best shooter, expect their offensive efficiency to dip.

As mentioned below, Michigan State dominates this series.

Ohio State at Michigan State Prime Best Bet: Michigan State Spartans

Ohio State at Michigan State Betting Tips

Ohio State Buckeyes

Ohio State has NCAABB metrics of 97^th for scoring offense, 30^th for field goal percentage, 181^st for 3-point field goal percentage, 8^th for free throw percentage, and 285^th for offensive rebounding.

The Buckeyes have NCAABB metrics of 135^th in scoring defense, 119th in field goal percentage allowed, 52nd in 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 45th in defensive rebounding.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 17-9 straight up, 12-14 against the spread, and 12-14 over/under the total.

Ohio State has covered three out of its last seven games.

The Buckeyes have gone under the total in four of their previous five matchups.

Michigan State Spartans

Michigan State has NCAABB metrics of 97^th for scoring offense, 30^th for field goal percentage, 181^st for 3-point field goal percentage, 8^th for free throw percentage, and 12^TH for offensive rebounding.

The Spartans have NCAABB metrics of 125^th in scoring defense, 119th in field goal percentage allowed, 52nd in 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 45th in defensive rebounding.