Sunday's game at Value City Arena has the Ohio State Buckeyes (2-1) matching up with the Western Michigan Broncos (0-3) at 4:00 PM ET (on November 19). Our computer prediction projects a one-sided 78-62 victory as our model heavily favors Ohio State.

According to our computer prediction, Western Michigan is projected to cover the point spread (22.5) versus Ohio State. The two sides are expected to fall short of the 141.5 total.

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Ohio State vs. Western Michigan Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Sunday, November 19, 2023
  • Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Where: Columbus, Ohio
  • Venue: Value City Arena
  • Line: Ohio State -22.5
  • Point Total: 141.5

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Ohio State vs. Western Michigan Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Ohio State 78, Western Michigan 62

Spread & Total Prediction for Ohio State vs. Western Michigan

  • Pick ATS: Western Michigan (+22.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (141.5)

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Ohio State Performance Insights

  • Ohio State was 157th in the country in points scored (72.5 per game) and 141st in points allowed (69) last year.
  • The Buckeyes were 111th in the country in rebounds per game (32.8) and 106th in rebounds allowed (30.1) last season.
  • Last season Ohio State was ranked 289th in the nation in assists with 11.7 per game.
  • At 6.8 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 36.8% from beyond the arc last season, the Buckeyes were 237th and 44th in the country, respectively, in those categories.
  • Ohio State gave up 6.9 3-pointers per game and conceded 32.1% from beyond the arc last year, ranking 140th and 77th, respectively, in the country.
  • Last year, the Buckeyes attempted 31.7% of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 68.3% from inside it. In terms of made shots, 25.2% of the Buckeyes' baskets were 3-pointers, and 74.8% were 2-pointers.

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