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The No. 15 Virginia Cavaliers (21-3) will visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (16-8) after winning six straight road games. The matchup begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
The Cavaliers head into their game against the Buckeyes as a 4.5-point favorite. The game features an over/under of 146.5.
Keep scrolling to get everything you need to know before betting on the Virginia-Ohio State clash.
Virginia vs. Ohio State How to Watch & Odds
- When: Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | -4.5 | -109 | -115 | 146.5 | -115 | -107 | -197 | +159 |
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Virginia vs. Ohio State Prediction
- Pick ATS: Virginia (-4.5)
- Pick OU: Over (146.5)
- Prediction:
Virginia 79, Ohio State 74
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Virginia vs. Ohio State Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Cavaliers 76, Buckeyes 71.
- The Cavaliers have a 66.3% chance to win this game based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
- The Buckeyes sit with a 38.6% implied probability to win.
Key Spread Facts
- Virginia is 13-11-0 ATS this season.
- Ohio State has covered 10 times in 24 chances against the spread this season.
- Virginia is 8-11 ATS this season when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites.
- Ohio State has been an underdog by 4.5 points or more three times this year, and covered the spread in one of those games.
Key Total Facts
- A total of 11 times so far this year, the Cavaliers and their opponent have combined for more than 146.5 points.
- Buckeyes games have gone over 146.5 points on 15 occasions this year.
- These teams score 163.5 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 17.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Virginia has won 84.2% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (16-3).
- This season, Ohio State has won two out of the eight games in which it has been the underdog.
- When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -197 or shorter, Virginia has gone 14-3 (82.4% win percentage).
- Ohio State has not won as an underdog of +159 or more on the moneyline this season in three games with those odds or longer.
Virginia vs. Ohio State: 2025-26 Stats Comparison
| Virginia | Ohio State | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 81.9 (63) | 81.6 (69) |
| Points Allowed (Rank) | 67.5 (36) | 73.7 (179) |
| Rebounds (Rank) | 12.4 (6) | 8 (296) |
| 3pt Made (Rank) | 10.1 (33) | 7.9 (170) |
| Assists (Rank) | 17 (37) | 14.8 (126) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 10.4 (105) | 10.2 (85) |
Virginia 2025-26 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thijs De Ridder | 24 | 16.1 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1 |
| Malik Thomas | 24 | 12.2 | 4 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Sam Lewis | 24 | 10.6 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Chance Mallory | 24 | 10.2 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Jacari White | 19 | 8.7 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0 | 2.2 |
Ohio State 2025-26 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Thornton | 24 | 19.3 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| John Mobley Jr. | 24 | 15.1 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| Devin Royal | 23 | 14 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1 |
| Christoph Tilly | 23 | 11.9 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| A’mare Bynum | 24 | 9.2 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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