Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Buckeyes 2/16/25 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tips and Predictions

Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Buckeyes 2/16/25 – With the NCAA Men’s Basketball season in full swing, the matchup that is generating a lot of buzz is the battle between the Michigan Wolverines (19-5) and the Ohio State Buckeyes (15-10). This Big ten battle will occur on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET at Value City Arena which will be packed to the rafters. Fans can follow the game live on CBS or stream it on Sofascore.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Wolverines	+2 (-110)	Over 150.5 (-110)	-105
Buckeyes	-2 (-110)	Under 150.5 (-110)	-111

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About these two opponents, the betting lines are finely balanced, mirroring the competitiveness of both teams. The odds suggest that Ohio State will win by a slight margin of 2 points, indicating their tough home-court advantage will make the game a close one. The over/under of betting for this game is set at 150.5, meaning both teams are expected to score a lot, which has been the case for both teams for the entire season.

Vladislav Goldin (Center) vs. Bruce Thornton (Guard)

Michigan’s Vladislav Goldin has obliterated the opposition’s defenses throughout the season as a towering center. He has played 24 games so far and kept an average of 25.9 minutes per game. He has brilliant scoring stats, as Goldin records an average of 15.5 points with 6 rebounds, alongside 1.5 blocks. Field goals made: 63.9. Free throws: 73.7. With figures like these, his shooting efficiency is unmatched. Outside of offense, Goldin provides Michigan with brilliant defensive support making him an instrumental part of the team that allows them to score more.

As for the other team, Ohio State’s guard Bruce Thornton manages them with balanced options and good skills. He has participated in all 25 games this season. His time on the floor averages 35.4 while contributing 17.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists during each game. With a shooting accuracy of 46.2% beyond the arc, Bruce is a reliable offensive weapon for the team. His ability to dictate pace and make key plays during clutch moments makes him indispensable for the Buckeyes.

Wolverine’s Strategic Execution: A Closer Look at Recent Games

Michigan’s recent wins emphasize their stern willpower and ability to maintain slight leads while closing matches. Winning against Purdue (75-73) and Indiana (70-67) shows that they have some overarching skills even if they seemingly struggle with covering the spread. The team’s offense led by Goldin has been dependable, but their defensive efforts on the road should concern their fans shown by their poor ATS record on the road.

Buckeyes’ Home Court Advantage: Analyzing Recent Form

Moreover, the Ohio state secured a comfortable win over Washington with a score of 93-69. The Buckeyes also suffered a minor loss against Nebraska with a score of 71-79. The Buckeyes have shown strong performance overall and have proven that they can also rebound easily. That may come in handy in their match against filed Michigan.

Trends

Michigan Wolverines Betting Trends

Michigan are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Michigan’s last 5 games.
Michigan are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
Michigan are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games on the road.
Michigan are 3-14 SU in their last 17 games when playing on the road against Ohio State.

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Trends

Ohio State are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
Ohio State are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
Ohio State are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games at home.
Ohio State are 14-3 SU in their last 17 games when playing at home against Michigan.
Ohio State are 13-7 ATS in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.