Marshall Thundering Herd vs Ohio St. Buckeyes prediction, odds and best bet
Ohio State will beat Marshall, with a projected score of Ohio State 88, Marshall 70. The Buckeyes’ broad scoring contributions and John Mobley Jr.’s scoring and playmaking give them the strongest matchup advantage. Marshall’s productive guards make the 26-point spread less comfortable than the outright pick, however. Neither Marshall +26 (-110) nor the total of 162.5 (-110) offers a sufficiently clear edge for an official wager.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs Ohio St. Buckeyes prediction and best bet
Ohio State is the pick to win, but the official betting decision is Pass. Mobley and Andrija Jelavic give the Buckeyes a productive scoring combination, while contributions throughout the lineup offer multiple ways to build a lead. The forecast is Ohio State 88, Marshall 70.
Winning and covering require different judgments here. Ohio State must win by at least 27 to cover -26; a 26-point victory pushes. Marshall’s early scoring and rebounding make the underdog worth considering, but two games per team leave considerable uncertainty about the eventual margin. The total deserves a separate evaluation and also finishes as a Pass.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Marshall at Ohio State, Monday, November 9, 2026, in the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season.
Tipoff: 6:00 p.m. ET. Venue: Schottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio. Television: BTN. Both schools’ November 8 previews confirm the matchup and scheduling details.
Records: Marshall Thundering Herd 1-1; Ohio St. Buckeyes 1-1.
SportsJaw odds: Marshall Thundering Herd +26 (-110); Ohio St. Buckeyes -26 (-110). Moneyline: Marshall Thundering Herd +2,800; Ohio St. Buckeyes -6,250. Total: Over 162.5 (-110); Under 162.5 (-110).