- Matchup: Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan Wolverines
- Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: BTN
- Betting Line: Ohio State (+13)
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The Ohio State Buckeyes (20-11) will face off against the Michigan Wolverines (29-2) at the United Center this Friday during the Big Ten Tournament. Michigan is currently favored by 13 points, according to Vegas odds. The over/under for this matchup is set at 153.5.
In their recent outing, the Ohio State Buckeyes triumphed over Indiana with a score of 91-78. The Buckeyes committed 15 personal fouls compared to Indiana’s 20. From beyond the arc, Ohio State converted 5 of their 18 attempts. Indiana shot an impressive 81.0% from the free-throw line, hitting 17 of 21 attempts. Indiana secured 17 rebounds (4 offensive, 13 defensive) but failed to record any blocks. They also achieved 15 assists and 6 steals during this game. On the defensive side, Ohio State allowed Indiana to shoot 54.9% from the field, with Indiana hitting 28 of 51 attempts. The Buckeyes recorded 12 assists and forced their opponents into 12 turnovers, gaining 6 steals in the process. In rebounding, Ohio State collected a total of 23 boards, including 3 on the offensive end. At the free-throw line, the Buckeyes excelled, making 22 of 25 attempts for an 88.0% success rate. Ohio State ended the game with a remarkable shooting percentage of 59.2% from the field, hitting 29 of 49 shots, including 11 out of 24 from long range.
Bruce Thornton significantly shined in this game, achieving an impressive 77.8% shooting from the field, totaling 25 points on 7 of 9 shooting, alongside 7 assists and 3 rebounds in 38 minutes of play.
Entering this matchup, Ohio State boasts a record of 20-11. They average 80.5 points per game (ranking 79th in Division 1) with a shooting percentage of 49.5%. The Buckeyes’ long-range shooting stands at 36.3% (253 of 697) and they maintain a solid free-throw percentage of 77.5%. The team averages 33.7 rebounds per game while tallying 446 assists throughout the season, placing them 174th nationally. They average 10.5 turnovers per game and commit 17.8 fouls regularly.
On defense, the Buckeyes force their opponents into an average of 10.7 turnovers while committing 19.1 fouls per game. Currently, they rank 154th nationally in assists allowed, having conceded 412 this season. Ohio State opponents shoot at a 43.7% rate from the field (787 of 1,799), and they secure 31.3 boards per game. Their defensive efforts result in an average of 31.2% from beyond the arc, ranking 151st in Division 1 for points allowed per game (73.0).
The last time the Wolverines took the court, they secured a win against Michigan State with a final score of 90-80. In terms of rebounding, Michigan allowed Michigan State to gather 28 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards. Michigan shot 33.3% from three-point range (6 of 18) and made 16 out of 20 free throw attempts (80.0%). The Wolverines permitted Michigan State to convert 29 of their 65 field-goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 44.6%. The Wolverines themselves shot 49.1%, making 27 of 55 attempts. From beyond the arc, Michigan hit 10 of 22 shots (45.5%) and finished the game converting 26 of their free-throw attempts for a clip of 89.7%. Michigan State fouled 22 times, sending the Wolverines to the line for 29 shots, while also committing 10 turnovers and recording 2 steals. In total, Michigan retrieved 22 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, summing up to 29 in this contest.
Yaxel Lendeborg was a standout performer for the Wolverines in this game, scoring 27 points in 38 minutes, also contributing 3 assists and 3 rebounds on a 66.7% shooting performance (8 of 12).
Michigan is enjoying a season record of 29-2. They average 15.8 personal fouls per game and connect on 74.5% of their free throw attempts. The Wolverines distribute an impressive 18.8 assists per contest (6th in Division 1) and average 12.2 turnovers. Overall, Michigan has tallied 2,741 points over the season (88.4 per game) while collecting 40.4 rebounds on average. Offensively, they shoot at a remarkable 51.0% from the field, ranking 8th in Division 1.
Defensively, the Wolverines limit opponents to 29.6% from three-point range (244 of 825) while allowing them to convert 75.0% of free-throw attempts. They average allowing 11.0 assists and relinquish 31.3 total rebounds per game, placing them 26th and 30th respectively in those categories. In terms of points allowed, the Wolverines rank 56th in Division 1, conceding 69.1 points per game. They manage to force 11.4 turnovers per game while allowing teams to shoot 38.0% from the field (2nd in Division 1).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Ohio State (+13)
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