Ohio State vs Michigan Basketball Odds

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The Buckeyes will play the Wolverines on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:05 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Ohio State and Michigan are set to hit the hardwood on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Ohio State currently has a 95.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Michigan is 98.00.
  • Away Ohio State - Ohio State starts this game with a 3-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Michigan - Michigan meets Ohio State boasting a 8-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Ohio State currently ranks 4th (0.625) in the Big Ten Conference, with Michigan now standing 2nd (0.875) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Ohio State has a 0.722 overall win percentage, with Michigan matching up with a 0.944 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Ohio State currently possesses 13-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Michigan has tallied a 17-1 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Ohio State 13-5, Michigan 17-1 this season. Big Ten Conference records important.

Ohio State 5-3 conference standing, Michigan 7-1. Ohio State won last 2 games, Michigan last 3. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Buckeyes at Wolverines Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Ohio State		Favorite

Michigan
+15.5 -105 BetMGM
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-15.5 -115 BetMGM
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Michigan has a -15.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ohio State has a +15.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Ohio State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
165.5 o -110 BetMGM
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165.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 165.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 165.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Ohio State		Favorite

Michigan
+875 BetMGM
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-1600 BetMGM
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Michigan is the -1600 moneyline favorite. Risk $1,600 to win $100 on Michigan at BetMGM. Ohio State is the +875 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $875 on Ohio State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Ohio State vs Michigan College Basketball game on Friday, January 23rd, 2026?

Michigan is a -15.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ohio State is a +15.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Ohio State vs Michigan College Basketball game on Friday, January 23rd, 2026?

The best over line is 165.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 165.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Ohio State vs Michigan College Basketball game on Friday, January 23rd, 2026?

Michigan is a -1600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ohio State is a +875 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Ohio State
Michigan
1/23/26 8:05pm EST
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Underdog Ohio State - Ohio State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +15.5 Ohio State underdog bet wins if they lose by 15 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 16 or more.

Favorite Michigan - Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -15.5 Michigan favorite bet wins if they win by 16 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 15 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ohio State at Michigan Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Ohio State
Michigan
First to 5 Points
1/23/26 8:05pm EST
+135-190Bet
Ohio State
Michigan
First to 10 Points
1/23/26 8:05pm EST
+165-235Bet
Ohio State
Michigan
First to 15 Points
1/23/26 8:05pm EST
+200-295Bet
Ohio State
Michigan
Game to Overtime
1/23/26 8:05pm EST
Yes +2000No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Ohio State, Michigan
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#2 Michigan23-10.95811-18-013-1-0.929W9
Ohio State16-80.66711-34-48-6+50.571W1

Ohio State & Michigan Futures Odds

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Ohio State Championship Odds
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Michigan Championship Odds
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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Ohio State vs Michigan College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at 8:05 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Ohio State vs Michigan Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio State vs Michigan Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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