Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
10/01/2026 at 17:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 0)
  • 2nd Period (1 - 1)
  • 3rd Period (1 - 0)

Chances of winning


Ohio State Buckeyes
22%
Draw
20.6%
Michigan State Spartans
57.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
22.2% 20.3% 57.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

24.4% 22.3% 52.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Ohio State Buckeyes has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.2%)
  • Michigan State Spartans has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Ohio State Buckeyes than the current prediction. (+2.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Michigan State Spartans than the current prediction. (-5.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Michigan State Spartans, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Ohio State Buckeyes - Michigan State Spartans Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    4.12
    (4.09)
    4.41
    (4.48)
    1.58
    (1.58)
    10.2%
    (10.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ohio State won 1.
    • Ohio State has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Michigan State is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Michigan State may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Ohio State has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, Michigan State is considered a favorite.
    • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Ohio State won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 40:54. (average 2.7:3.6).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Ohio State won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 20:25. (average 2.9:3.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Ohio State Buckeyes - Michigan State Spartans were as follows:
    09.01.2026 Ohio State Buckeyes - Michigan State Spartans 2:6
    22.03.2025 Michigan State Spartans - Ohio State Buckeyes 4:3
    31.01.2025 Ohio State Buckeyes - Michigan State Spartans 1:4
    30.01.2025 Ohio State Buckeyes - Michigan State Spartans 4:2
    09.11.2024 Michigan State Spartans - Ohio State Buckeyes 4:1
    Draw
    2024/25

    1/8-finals
    1Boston College EaglesBentley Falcons3 : 1
    2Providence FriarsDenver Pioneers1 : 5
    3Western Michigan BroncosMinnesota State Mavericks2 : 1
    4Minnesota Golden GophersMassachusetts Minutemen4 : 5
    5Maine Black BearsPenn State Nittany Lions1 : 5
    6Connecticut HuskiesQuinnipiac Bobcats4 : 1
    7Michigan State SpartansCornell Big Red3 : 4
    8Boston University TerriersOhio State Buckeyes8 : 3

    Quarter-finals
    1Boston College EaglesDenver Pioneers1 : 3
    2Western Michigan BroncosMassachusetts Minutemen2 : 1
    3Penn State Nittany LionsConnecticut Huskies3 : 2
    4Cornell Big RedBoston University Terriers2 : 3

    Semi-finals
    1Denver PioneersWestern Michigan Broncos2 : 3
    2Penn State Nittany LionsBoston University Terriers1 : 3

    Final
    1Western Michigan BroncosBoston University Terriers6 : 2