Ohio State vs. Michigan, 2/5/23 CBB Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Ohio State vs. Michigan Prediction & Odds

Even though both teams have struggled this season, the Ohio State-Michigan matchup is usually intriguing.

Will the Wolverines cover as 3.5-point home favorites today against the Buckeyes at 1:00 p.m. ET or is there a better play on the board?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

833 Ohio State Buckeyes (+3.5) at 834 Michigan Wolverines (-3.5); o/u 143.5

1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, February 5, 2023

Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, MI

Ohio State vs. Michigan Public Betting Information

Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 71% of public bettors are currently backing Michigan when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Ohio State Buckeyes DFS Spin

Isaac Likekele is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Wisconsin, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports. Likekele will again trade starting spots with Justice Sueing. Likekele came off the bench in the previous game, but starting in place of Sueing in the two previous contests. Likekele is averaging 3.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this season.

Michigan Wolverines DFS Spin

Will Tschetter did not take the court in Thursday's victory over Northwestern due to the flu, Clayton Sayfie of On3 Sports reports. Tschetter had appeared in each of the last seven games for the Wolverines, putting up 3.7 points across 10.1 mpg as forward depth. The freshman's next chance to take the court will be Sunday against Ohio State.

Ohio State vs. Michigan CBB Betting Trends

Under is 5-2 in Buckeyes last 7 overall

Under is 5-1 in Wolverines last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record

Under is 5-1 in Wolverines last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400

Over is 19-7 in Wolverines last 26 games following a straight up win

Ohio State vs. Michigan CBB Prediction:

The road team in this series is 4-0 against the spread in the last four meetings between these two teams, but I cannot back an Ohio State team that has been terrible at the betting window. The Buckeyes are just 1-8 against the spread in their last nine games overall, are 1-6 against the number in their last seven games coming off a loss and are winless at the betting window in their last five road games versus a team with a winning home record. Michigan hasn’t exactly been a covering machine either, but at least the Wolverines are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five home games.

CBB BETTING PREDICTION: MICHIGAN WOLVERINES -3.5