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The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the UConn Huskies in Hartford, CT. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT.
UConn is favored by 9.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -550. The total is set at 146.5 points.
Here’s my Ohio State vs. UConn prediction and college basketball picks for November 13, 2026.
Ohio State vs UConn Prediction
Pick: Ohio State +9.5
My Ohio State vs UConn best bet is on the Buckeyes to cover the spread. Be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page and download the Action Network app for the latest picks and analysis.
Ohio State vs UConn Odds
| Ohio State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -102 | 146.5 -110o / -110u | +400 |
| UConn Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -120 | 146.5 -110o / -110u | -550 |
- Ohio State vs UConn spread: Ohio State +9.5 (-102), UConn -9.5 (-120)
- Ohio State vs UConn over/under: 146.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Ohio State vs UConn moneyline: Ohio State +400, UConn -550
Ohio State vs UConn College Basketball Preview
Ohio State Basketball
Entering Friday, the Buckeyes are coming off back-to-back wins over Youngstown State and Marshall. Prior to that, they suffered their lone loss of the season, a 94-83 defeat to BYU on Nov. 2.
Although they have yet to cover a spread this season, the Buckeyes should make this an interesting ballgame.
This team is still trying to gel, especially with the departure of longtime star Bruce Thornton Jr. This is the first time since the 2021-22 season that the Buckeyes are without him, so this group needs to find its footing.
John Mobley Jr. has been leading the way, as expected. The junior guard leads the team in both points and assists per game.
Amare Bynum has also been contributing in a big way, averaging 15.0 points and 5.7 rebounds through three games. Former Kentucky big man Andrija Jelavic has been a scoring and rebounding machine, averaging 15 points and more than seven rebounds per game.
There's plenty of potential with this group. The Buckeyes just need time to start putting all the pieces together.
UConn Basketball
Dan Hurley and his boys didn't miss a single step following their monster win over Michigan a week ago, beating the daylights out of Hurley's former school, Wagner, 83-41, on Monday.
Following that win, the Huskies enter a gauntlet that starts with Ohio State on Friday night, followed by Arizona next Wednesday and Duke on Nov. 25.
It will be difficult to see this team go perfect through that stretch, but it also wouldn't shock anyone if it did.
Duke has already fallen to Michigan State, Arizona suffered a loss to UCLAÂ and Ohio State dropped one to BYU early in the season.
Are the Huskies far and away better than those teams, or are we about to find out just how good this group really is? Only time will tell.
Ohio State vs. UConn Pick, Betting Analysis
It's hard to go against Hurley & Co., but coming off that massive revenge spot against Michigan, the Buckeyes should be able to keep this one close.
Even with Wagner sandwiched between these two games, the Buckeyes could catch UConn in a letdown spot.
Ohio State looked very solid in its season opener in Provo, delivering an encouraging performance despite failing to come out on top or cover.
Now, the Buckeyes draw a team that's just as talented but plays at a much slower pace.
If Ohio State can play disciplined basketball, it can keep this one competitive. The Buckeyes have nothing to look ahead to, and the Huskies are their main focus until the 24th.
There's no reason for UConn to be looking ahead, but the Huskies do head to Tucson next Wednesday to take on Arizona. It'll be interesting to see how each team approaches this matchup, but the Buckeyes are my side here.
If backing Ohio State scares you, I lean toward the under, too.
Pick: Ohio State +9.5
