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 College Basketball odds mark. Correlate that they boast balanced play, tough defense, and home dominance at the Breslin Center (strong SU/ATS in spots). Concurrently, 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.
For MSU, a win solidifies their upper-tier standing in a tight Big Ten (behind leaders like Michigan). By contrast, for Ohio State, a road victory would be a huge resume boost. Most important of all, it would potentially shift bubble status or add signature win potential.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, February 22, 2026, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Breslin Center, East Lansing, MI |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Ohio State at Michigan State Betting Odds Analysis
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.
Ohio State Buckeyes Team Overview
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 17-9 straight up, 12-14 against the spread, and 12-14 over/under the sportsbook total. Late on, 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.
Ohio State has NCAABB metrics of 97th for scoring offense, 30th for field goal percentage, 181st for 3-point field goal percentage, 8th for free throw percentage, and 285th for offensive rebounding. In comparison, the Buckeyes have NCAABB metrics of 135th for scoring defense, 119th for field goal percentage permitted, 52nd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 45th for defensive rebounding.
Michigan State Spartans Team Overview
The Michigan State Spartans are 21-5 straight up, 14-12 against the spread, and 11-15 over/under the college basketball total. Late on, Michigan State has covered two out of its last six games. While the Spartans have gone over the total in six of their previous six matchups.
Michigan State has NCAABB metrics of 97th for scoring offense, 30th for field goal percentage, 181st for 3-point field goal percentage, 8th for free throw percentage, and 12th for offensive rebounding. In comparison, the Spartans have NCAABB metrics of 125th for scoring defense, 119th for field goal percentage permitted, 52nd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 45th for defensive rebounding.
Ohio State at Michigan State Betting Trends
Overall, Michigan State covered three of its last four games against Ohio State. Four of the last five games between the Buckeyes and Spartans went under the total. Specifically at Michigan State, the Spartans covered the spread in six of its last eight games against Ohio State. Only two of the last six games between the Buckeyes and Spartans at the Breslin Center went over the total.
Ohio State at Michigan State SBG Free Picks
With Ohio State losing 15.1 PPG and their best shooter, expect their offensive efficiency to dip. As mentioned earlier, Michigan State dominates this series.
Ohio State at Michigan State SBG Best Bet: Michigan State Spartans.