Ohio State basketball vs. Michigan preview, prediction, and odds

Ohio State and Michigan are set to face off in a top-five matchup Sunday. As usual, we’ve got your preview and prediction to get you ready.

How It’ll All Go Down

Michigan is for real. The Wolverines do everything well, and there’s a reason that they’ve only lost one game. I expect this to be one whale of a game with two teams that can beat you in multiple ways. It’s going to be a heavyweight fight with both teams trading blows and mini runs, but without much separation throughout the game. Ohio State could easily win this game, but Michigan is a slightly better team on defense, and I think that makes the difference in this one. I hope I’m wrong.

Final Score

Michigan 81, Ohio State 77

Line

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