Ohio State vs. UConn prediction, odds: 2026 college basketball picks for Nov. 13 by proven model
Quick Look
- Ohio State (2-1) faces UConn (3-0) on Friday at PeoplesBank Arena in an early 2026-27 college basketball marquee matchup.
- UConn is an 11.5-point favorite with the over/under at 146.5.
- The SportsLine projection model projects 151 points and recommends the Over, while also identifying a spread pick available on SportsLine.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Ohio State and UConn meet Friday night at PeoplesBank Arena in one of the early marquee matchups of the 2026-27 college basketball season. UConn has opened with three straight wins. Ohio State dropped a road game at BYU, 94-83, but has bounced back with two wins since.
Ohio State and UConn meet Friday night at PeoplesBank Arena in one of the early marquee matchups of the 2026-27 college basketball season. The Huskies (3-0) have opened their season with three straight wins, while Ohio State (2-1) dropped a road game at BYU, 94-83, but has bounced back with two wins since.
Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. UConn is an 11.5-point favorite in the latest Ohio State vs. UConn odds, while the over/under is 146.5. Before making any UConn vs. Ohio State picks, check out the Ohio State vs. UConn predictions from the SportsLine projection model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 2 of the 2026-27 season on a sizzling 11-1 run on its top-rated over/under college basketball picks on betting sites dating back to 2025, and is on a 28-22 run on top-rated CBB side picks. Anybody following on college basketball betting sites has seen strong returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Ohio State vs. UConn and just revealed its betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several college basketball odds and betting lines for Ohio State vs. UConn:
Top Ohio State vs. UConn predictions
After evaluating Ohio State vs. UConn from every angle, the model is going Over on the total (146.5 points) on the best betting apps. Ohio State put up 83 points against BYU in its opener despite the loss. Ohio State's last game on the road went Over the total.
The model is projecting 151 points as the Over hits 60% of the time. See the Ohio State vs. UConn spread pick at SportsLine.
How to make Ohio State vs. UConn picks
In addition to going Over, the model also says one side of the spread hits more than 50% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see his picks.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The SportsLine projection model projects the Over on the total (146.5 points) will hit, projecting 151 points.
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One side of the spread hits more than 50% of simulations according to the model.
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Open Questions
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