Michigan vs. Ohio State Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Feb. 8

The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (21-1, 11-1 Big Ten) are favored by 9.5 points versus the Ohio State Buckeyes (15-7, 7-5 Big Ten) on February 8, 2026 at Value City Arena. The Wolverines are on a roll, having won seven in a row and going 9-1 in their past 10 games. The matchup's over/under is set at 159.5.

Their last time out, Michigan won on Thursday 110-69 over Penn State. In the win, Nimari Burnett paced Michigan with 31 points. Ohio State's most recent outing on Thursday ended in an 82-62 win against Maryland. In Ohio State's win, Christoph Tilly led the team with 19 points (adding three rebounds and one assist).

Michigan vs. Ohio State Odds and Game Time

• When: Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET
• Where: Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio
• Spread favorite: Michigan -9.5
• Moneyline favorite: Michigan -446
• Moneyline underdog: Ohio State +341
• Over/Under: 159.5 points

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• TV Channel: CBS
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Betting the Over/Under: Michigan vs. Ohio State

• Michigan and its opponents have combined to outscore Sunday's over/under (159.5 points) 10 times this season.
• Nine of Ohio State's games have ended with a combined score higher than 159.5 points this season.
• Together, the two teams combine for 173.6 points per game, 14.1 points more than the total of 159.5 for this matchup.
• These two teams surrender a combined 141.9 points per game, 17.6 less than this contest's over/under.
• On average, Michigan has seen a 160.3-point over/under in its games this season, 0.8 more points than the over/under in this matchup.
• Ohio State's games have an average over/under of 155.1 points this season, 4.4 fewer points than the over/under for this matchup.

Betting the Spread: Michigan vs. Ohio State

• Michigan has 11 wins against the spread in 22 games this season.
• So far this season, the Wolverines have been installed as favorites by a 9.5-point margin or more 17 times and are 7-10 ATS in those matchups.
• Ohio State has 10 wins against the spread in 22 games this year.
• The Buckeyes covered the spread in their only game when underdogs by 9.5 points or more.
• Ohio State is 10-2 overall, and 5-7 against the spread, at home.
• This season, as a 9.5-point underdog or greater at home, Ohio State is 3-5 ATS.
• Michigan has one win against the spread, and are 6-0 overall, on the road.
• Michigan is winless ATS (0-4) as 9.5-point favorites or more away from home.

Betting the Moneyline: Michigan vs. Ohio State

• This season, Michigan has been moneyline favorites 21 times and won 20, or 95.2%, of those games.
• The Wolverines have a record of 16-1 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -446 on the moneyline.
• Michigan has a 81.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• Ohio State has won in two of the seven contests it has been named as the moneyline underdog this year.
• The Buckeyes have played as an underdog of +341 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
• Ohio State has an implied victory probability of 22.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.