- Matchup: Michigan Wolverines vs Ohio State Buckeyes
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Venue: Value City Arena, Columbus, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Ohio State Buckeyes (15-7) are set to host the Michigan Wolverines (21-1) at Value City Arena this Sunday.
In their most recent game, the Michigan Wolverines took on Penn State and secured a decisive win with a score of 110-69. Michigan showcased an impressive 60.6% shooting accuracy (40 of 66) and hit 15 of 29 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 15 out of 17, yielding a stellar success rate of 88.2%. On the boards, they collected a total of 39 rebounds, including 9 on the offensive end. The Wolverines also recorded 31 assists in addition to forcing 5 turnovers and earning 3 steals. Defensively, Michigan held their opponents to a shooting percentage of 37.1% from the floor, allowing Penn State to make 23 of 62 shots. Penn State achieved 7 assists and secured 6 steals, managing 19 rebounds (8 offensive, 11 defensive) but did not register any blocks. The opposing team shot 80.8% from the free-throw line, making 21 of 26 attempts, and hit 2 out of 20 from 3-point range. The Wolverines committed 20 personal fouls, while Penn State had 14.
Nimari Burnett made a significant contribution in this game, scoring 31 points on 11 of 16 shooting, alongside 5 rebounds in 21 minutes on the floor. He finished the game with an impressive shooting percentage of 68.8% but did not record any assists.
This season, Michigan boasts an impressive record of 21-1. They average 12.5 turnovers per game while committing 16.4 personal fouls collectively. The Wolverines secure an average of 41.8 rebounds per game and have tallied 425 assists this season, ranking 20th in college basketball for passing accuracy. They convert 35.5% of 3-point attempts (206 of 581) and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 73.5%. On average, they score 91.4 points per game, placing them 5th nationally, while shooting 51.6% from the field.
Defensively, Michigan averages forcing 12.5 turnovers each game while committing 21.0 personal fouls. They rank 4th in Division 1 for opponents’ assists given up, allowing 224 over the course of the season. The Wolverines hold opponents to a field goal percentage of 36.9% (526 of 1,425) and average 32.0 rebounds allowed per game. They restrict rivals to 29.3% shooting from 3-point range and rank 64th in the nation allowing 68.9 points per game.
In their last outing, the Ohio State Buckeyes achieved an 82-62 victory against Maryland. Ohio State permitted Maryland to grab 25 rebounds overall (9 offensive). They managed to hit 30.8% of their 3-point attempts with 8 of 26 going in and had a free-throw shooting percentage of 53.3%, converting 8 of their 15 attempts. The Buckeyes held Maryland to a shooting percentage of 46.9% from the field, with them making 23 of 49 shots. By the end of the game, Ohio State successfully shot 28 of 49 from the field for a percentage of 57.1%. In terms of 3-pointers, they made 8 out of 17 attempts (47.1%). Maryland committed 24 fouls, allowing the Buckeyes 30 free-throw opportunities. Additionally, Ohio State turned the ball over 8 times while inducing 5 steals. The team collected a total of 21 rebounds, consisting of 14 defensive and 7 offensive.
Christoph Tilly had a strong performance for the Buckeyes, shooting 7 of 10 for an impressive field goal percentage of 70.0%, alongside 3 rebounds. He scored 19 points in 27 minutes of play and registered 1 assist.
Ohio State holds a seasonal record of 15-7. Offensively, they are converting 49.4% of their shots, placing them 23rd in the nation. The Buckeyes have accumulated 1,808 points this season, averaging 82.2 points per game, and they secure 35.2 rebounds per contest. They dish out an average of 15.2 assists (ranking 112th in college basketball) while turning the ball over 10.5 times per game. Ohio State commits an average of 17.8 personal fouls per game and shoots a remarkable 77.6% from the free-throw line.
On the defensive end, the Buckeyes rank 163rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game, averaging 73.0. They force 11.1 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 43.1% from the field (137th in the nation). The Ohio State defense permits a 30.3% success rate on three-point attempts (165 of 544) and opponents convert 74.1% of free-throw shots against them. Additionally, they allow 13.1 assists and 31.5 rebounds per game, ranking 164th and 38th respectively in Division 1.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Take Michigan
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