Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Sunday February 22 2026

On Sunday, the Ohio State Buckeyes (17-9) travel to the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan to play the fifteenth-ranked Michigan State Spartans (21-5). This game will air on CBS. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.

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Terms & Conditions Ohio State vs. Michigan State Game Information February 22, 2026 1:00pm EST Breslin Center CBS Michigan State Form & Recent Results

Michigan State heads into this game sitting at No. 15 in the latest AP Poll. The Spartans are coming off a win and have a one-game winning streak, but their recent form has been a bit up and down, with three losses in their last five games. They looked much more like themselves on Tuesday at the Breslin Center, rolling past UCLA 82–59 in a statement home performance. Coen Carr helped set the tone in that one, leading the way with 16 points as Michigan State controlled the game from start to finish.

Over the course of the season, Jeremy Fears Jr. has been the most reliable scoring option for Michigan State, pacing the team at 15.1 points per game while also serving as the primary playmaker. Jaxon Kohler has provided a steady second scoring threat at 12.4 points per game, and he’s also been their top presence on the glass, pulling down 9.3 rebounds a night. Fears has been especially important in creating opportunities for others, leading the Spartans with 9.3 assists per game this season. Defensively, Michigan State hasn’t been as sharp lately, giving up 78.4 points per game over their last five games, but they’ll try to carry the momentum from the UCLA win into another Big Ten win when they host Ohio State at the Breslin Center.

Ohio State Form & Recent Results

Ohio State comes into this game feeling a bit of momentum, riding a one-game winning streak and taking three wins in their last five games. Their most recent result was an impressive 86–69 home win over No. 24 Wisconsin on Tuesday, and it was fueled by a huge night from Bruce Thornton, who poured in 27 points to lead the way. Thornton has been the Buckeyes’ most reliable scoring option all season, and he’s currently their top scorer at 19.9 points per game. Right behind him is John Mobley Jr., who has also been a consistent contributor and is averaging 15.1 points per game so far this season.

Beyond scoring, Ohio State has a few key players who help fill out the stat sheet in other areas. Devin Royal has been their leading rebounder, pulling down 5.6 rebounds per game this season and helping the Buckeyes on the glass at both ends of the floor. Thornton also does more than just score, as he leads the team in assists as well, averaging 3.9 per game and often acting as the engine of their offense. Over their last five games, Ohio State is putting up 76.8 points per game, and they’ll try to keep that pace up here by testing Michigan State’s defense. If the Buckeyes can do that again, they’ll have a real chance to earn a second straight win against a ranked opponent this season.

Key Players Ohio State’s Bruce Thornton this season: 19.9 points, 3.9 assists per game Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. this season: 15.1 points, 9.3 assists per game Betting Odds & Market Overview:Ohio State vs. Michigan State Picks and Prediction

Ohio State comes into this matchup with some real momentum. The Buckeyes just put together a dominant win over Wisconsin, and they’ll be looking to build on that performance by picking up another statement win against a ranked opponent. Michigan State, meanwhile, has been a bit up and down lately, losing three of its last five games. The Spartans will be eager to steady things and add to their Big Ten success by securing what would be their twelfth conference win of the season. Final Score Prediction, Michigan State Spartans win 80-71.

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