<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h2>Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans</li><li>Venue: Breslin Center, East Lansing MI</li><li>Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET</li><li>Betting Odds: Michigan State Spartans -10.5 (-109), Ohio State Buckeyes +10.5 (-115)</li></ul> <h2>Ohio State Buckeyes Team Preview</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h2>Michigan State Spartans Team Preview</h2> <p>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%.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>

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