Overview

One of the best rivalries in college athletics returns on Sunday, featuring Ohio State hosting No. 20 Michigan on CBS. Michigan enters the matchup at the top of the Big Ten standings after defeating Purdue, while Ohio State currently sits at 7-7 in the conference.

Current Form

Since their loss to Purdue last month, Michigan has gone on a five-game winning streak. Their recent victory against Purdue, where they staged a comeback to win 75-73, has solidified their position at the top of the Big Ten.

Michigan still has two games against in-state rival Michigan State before the season concludes.

On the other hand, Ohio State, which has faced more ranked teams than anyone else in the Big Ten, is looking to build momentum coming off a dominant 93-69 victory against Washington.

How to Watch

• Date: Sunday, February 16
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Location: Schottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio
• TV: CBS 
• Live stream: CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App (Free)
• Streaming on: Paramount+ with Showtime (Try It Free)

Predictions

Michigan is a slight underdog going into this game. Based on their recent performances, it’s reasonable to bet on them to cover the spread and win outright, particularly given their stellar frontcourt duo of Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf.

Pick: Michigan +2.5