Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/22

The Ohio State Buckeyes are set to play against the #15 Michigan State Spartans at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. The game will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. Fans can catch the action on CBS.

This is a Big Ten conference game, with Michigan State entering as the favorite. The Spartans have a strong record of 21-5 and are ranked 15th in the AP poll. Meanwhile, Ohio State has a record of 17-9 and is considered the underdog. The spread has Michigan State at -10.5, while Ohio State is at +10.5.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans
  • Venue: Breslin Center, East Lansing MI
  • Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Michigan State Spartans -10.5 (-109), Ohio State Buckeyes +10.5 (-115)

Ohio State Buckeyes Team Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes hold a 17-9 record this season. They have played well at home, with a 13-4 record, but have struggled on the road, standing at 4-5. In their last three games, they have won two and lost one.

Bruce Thornton has been a standout player for the Buckeyes. He averages 19.9 points per game and shoots 54.6% from the field. Thornton’s strong performances include a 27-point game against Wisconsin and a 28-point game against Virginia.

Ohio State scores an average of 81.2 points per game. They have a solid field goal percentage at 49.0%, ranking them 29th in that category. However, their defense has some challenges, with only 4.8 steals and 2.4 blocks per game.

Michigan State Spartans Team Preview

The Michigan State Spartans recently had a significant win over the UCLA Bruins, with a score of 82-59. Jeremy Fears Jr. and Coen Carr each scored 16 points, leading the team in scoring. The Spartans had a strong shooting performance, making over half of their field goal attempts at 52.7%.

In their game against the Wisconsin Badgers, the Spartans faced a tough loss, 92-71. Their shooting struggled, with a field goal percentage of just 36.4%. Despite the loss, Jeremy Fears Jr. managed to record 12 assists, showing his ability to create opportunities for teammates.

The Spartans have shown strength in their home games this season, holding a 16-2 record. They rank 15th in the AP poll and play in the Big Ten Conference. Their offense averages 78.9 points per game, with Jeremy Fears Jr. as a key contributor, averaging 15.1 points and 9.3 assists per game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Ohio State Buckeyes are getting +10.5 points against Michigan State. Ohio State averages 81.2 points per game, while Michigan State scores 78.9 points per game. With Ohio State’s efficient shooting and the spread set at +10.5, taking Ohio State to cover seems reasonable. The projected score might be closer than the line suggests, favoring Ohio State ATS.

The total for the game is set at 147.5 points. Combining both teams’ average points per game gives a total of 160.1 points. Despite Michigan State’s strong defense, Ohio State’s scoring ability suggests the game could go over 147.5 points. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over.