Michigan at Ohio State: How to watch, odds, score predictions from ESPN, KenPom
Michigan (16-13) travels to face No. 23 Ohio State (19-9) at the Value City Arena on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET. Here’s how to watch, odds, ESPN BPI predictions and KenPom game predictions as well for both teams ahead of Saturday’s Big Ten clash.
How to watch Michigan at No. 23 Ohio State
Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
Channel: FOX
Location: Value City Arena — Columbus, Ohio
Odds
Ohio State is a 4-point favorite over Michigan on Sunday, according to Vegas Insider.
Money line: Ohio State -189, Michigan +155
Spread: Ohio State -4, -114, Michigan +4, –110
Total: Over/Under 144.5, -110
Check out the rest of Vegas’ odds for Sunday’s slate here.
ESPN BPI Predictions
Matchup quality: 85.0%
Win probability: Ohio State, 69.8%
Predicted point differential: 5.1
The College Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of performance going forward. BPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Strength of Record (SOR) is a measure of team accomplishment based on how difficult a team’s W-L record is to achieve.
Game predictions account for opponent strength, pace of play, site, travel distance, day’s rest and altitude, and are used to simulate the season 10,000 times to produce season projections. Numbers update daily,’ per ESPN.
For the rest of ESPN’s BPI predictions, click here.
KenPom Predictions
Score prediction: Ohio State 75, Michigan 71
Win probability: Ohio State, 65%
Check out the rest of KenPom’s predictions for Michigan at Ohio State, and the rest of college basketball here.
Chris Holtmann reveals status of two Ohio State stars for Big Ten showdown
Chris Holtmann revealed the status of two Ohio State stars for its Big Ten showdown against Michigan on Sunday. Prior to tip-off, Holtmann stated that Kyle Young is doubtful for Sunday’s game, while Zed Key is a game-time decision.
“Ohio State’s Kyle Young (illness) is doubtful for today’s game against Michigan, per Chris Holtmann,” tweeted CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. “Zed Key (ankle) is a game-time decision. Both DNP in last game. Young averages 8.2 PPG and 4.9 RPG.Key averages 8.3 PPG and 5.4 RPG.”
Moreover, Young played just eight minutes in the last game he played — Ohio State‘s last loss, Tuesday against Nebraska. After averaging 22 minutes per game throughout the season, Young was used sparingly in the loss. After missing the Buckeyes’ rebound against Michigan State on Thursday, Young will miss the team’s final game of the season against Michigan.
Forward Zed Key has been held out of the lineup since playing 11 minutes against Maryland on February 27th. On the season, the forward is averaging 8.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. His status for Sunday’s game against Michigan is more promising, but we’ll see if he suits up for the Buckeyes.
On Sunday, Ohio State is looking to improve their tournament chances with a victory over Michigan. With the game taking place on their home court, it would be demoralizing for the Buckeyes to suffer a defeat in their regular-season finale.