The No. 3 Michigan Wolverines (17-1, 7-1 Big Ten) are heavily favored (-16.5) to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes (13-5, 5-3 Big Ten) at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Crisler Center. The contest airs on FOX. The point total for the matchup is 165.5.
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Michigan Cover -16.5 vs Ohio State -113
Michigan vs. Ohio State betting lines
- Michigan moneyline odds to win: -2128
- Ohio State moneyline odds to win: +1052
- Spread: Michigan (-16.5)
- Total: 165.5
Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Michigan has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered six times in nine opportunities at home, and it has covered zero times in five opportunities in road games.
- When it comes to point totals, the Wolverines hit the over more consistently in home games, as they’ve exceeded the total four times in nine opportunities this season (44.4%). In road games, they have hit the over one time in five opportunities (20%).
- Michigan has played worse as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 8-1, compared to going 5-0 in away games.
Recent trends
- The Wolverines’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, racking up 91.1 points a contest compared to the 92.7 they’ve averaged this year.
- Michigan has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 70.9 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 69 it has surrendered this year.
- The Wolverines’ past 10 outings have seen them make 8.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 34.2% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down from their 2025-26 averages of 9.6 makes and 35.7%.
Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-9-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 0-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 16.5+: 6-6-0 (As Favorite: 8-9-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 7-11-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 1-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-1 (Home: 8-1; Away: 5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.7 (fifth in nation) | 36.2 (second) | 39.6 (fifth) | 28.7 (57th) | 19.4 (seventh) | 11.9 (236th) |
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Ohio State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Ohio State has a better winning percentage at home (.455, 5-6-0 record) than on the road (.400, 2-3-0).
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Buckeyes’ games have finished above the over/under at home (54.5%, six of 11) compared to on the road (60%, three of five).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Buckeyes have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than away (2-1).
Recent trends
- The Buckeyes are putting up 79.1 points per contest over their past 10 games, which is 4.1 fewer points than their average for the season (83.2).
- In its last 10 games, Ohio State is giving up 74.6 points per game, 2.4 more points than its season average (72.2).
- The Buckeyes are making one fewer treys per game over their past 10 games (6.8) compared to their season average (7.8), and they are delivering a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (31.3%) compared to their season mark (34%).
Ohio State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-10-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 10-8-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-2 (Home: 9-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.8 (22nd in nation) | 41.6 (69th) | 33.1 (156th) | 28.2 (44th) | 15.6 (99th) | 10.3 (89th) |
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