Get the best Ohio State vs. Michigan predictions ahead of Friday's matchup in Ann Arbor. Free college basketball picks for January 23.
Tonight sees the Ohio State Buckeyes heading to Ann Arbor to face the No. 3-ranked Michigan Wolverines. The Wolverines have been elite on both ends of the floor, and my Ohio State vs. Michigan predictions expect their interior defense to shut down the Buckeyes.
’s offense, especially since the Buckeyes boast a 60.4% eFG at home but see that number drop to 50.8% on the road. Ohio State is coming off an 82-74 overtime win against Minnesota, where the Buckeyes scored just 67 points in regulation. They were also held to 74 points or fewer in three of their previous four games. Meanwhile, the Wolverines rank second in the country in adjusted defensive efficiency and have held seven of their last eight opponents to 72 points or fewer. The Buckeyes’ biggest strengths are scoring inside and elite free-throw shooting . However, Michigan leads the nation in 2-point defense and ranks 27th in opponent free-throw rate. With their elite interior defense and ability to defend without fouling, the Wolverines are set to hold Ohio State under its team total. Michigan’s best player is Yaxel Lendeborg, who averages 14.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. However, with their depth and ball movement, the Wolverines don’t rely on him to fill up the stat sheet. Lendeborg has scored fewer than 14.5 points in five of his last six games and grabbed fewer than 8.5 rebounds in 10 of his previous 11 contests.Devin Royal has finished Under 6.5 rebounds in 10 of his last 16 games. The 6-foot-6 forward will face a tough challenge on the glass against a Michigan frontcourt anchored by seven-foot center Aday Mara and 6-foot-9 forwards Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson.: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. With a background playing soccer, rugby, and boxing, combined with a journalism degree, it's little surprise that Rohit gravitated towards the world of sports betting. He specializes in betting on UFC and college basketball, two sports where the eyeball test can tell you a lot more about matchups than analytics. Rohit has years of experience handicapping NFL and NBA games as well as niche betting markets such as politics. He's also the resident CFL expert and formerly hosted"The Chez and Ro Show" with former CFL star Davis Sanchez.Rangers vs Sharks Prediction, Picks & Same-Game Parlay for Tonight’s NHL GamePacers vs Thunder Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA GameCapitals vs Flames Prediction, Picks & Same-Game Parlay for Tonight’s NHL GameLightning vs Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Same-Game Parlay for Tonight’s NHL GameMarch Madness Odds For Men's NCAA Tournament 2026Notre Dame vs North Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball GameIf you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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