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Mon 2 Nov 2026, 8:00 PM ET
Ohio State Buckeyes
12-10 · 4-6 awayWWWLL
VS
BYU Cougars
11-11 · 7-4 at homeWWWLL
Our model's predicted score: BYU Cougars 75.4 – Ohio State Buckeyes 65.5

Ohio State Buckeyes vs BYU Cougars Prediction & Picks · Mon 2 Nov

Our model graded 3 markets for Ohio State Buckeyes vs BYU Cougars and backs Under 161 hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $191.

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The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Under 161 total points
Under 161 Total Points
You bet$10 If it wins$19.09Best price-110
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win55.6%
The price says50.0%

The model graded 3 markets for Ohio State Buckeyes vs BYU Cougars (NCAAB) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $191 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Mon 2 Nov 2026, 8:00 PM ET.

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Total Points Under 161 Lean56% chance -110
Total Points Members only Lean56% chance Members
Moneyline Members only High60% chance Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
BYU Cougars are the model's favourite to beat Ohio State Buckeyes, with a 76% chance to win. Predicted score: BYU Cougars 75.4 – Ohio State Buckeyes 65.5. Kick-off Mon 2 Nov, 8:00 PM ET. Best bet: Under 161 at -110.
How they've been scoring this season
Ohio State BuckeyesBYU Cougars
Won-lost12-1011-11
Points scored per game75.581.3
Points allowed per game73.080.6
On the road / at home4-6 away7-4 at home
Last 5 gamesWWWLLWWWLL
Their games average 155.2 total points this season.
From the 22 Ohio State Buckeyes and 22 BYU Cougars games on our books this season.
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How the price moved

When prices opened: BYU Cougars about 6 in 10 to win. Now: about 6 in 10. About where it opened.

Best price and how much the bookies keep

Who wins
TeamMarket's chanceFair priceBest price
Buckeyesabout 4 in 10$2.38 (+138)$2.36 (+136)
BYU Cougarsabout 6 in 10$1.72 (-139)$1.68 (-147)

On this game the bookies keep about $4.30 of every $100 bet on who wins, going by the 14 books we check.

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Calibrated model vs market

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Market intelligence for this game

Line move · best book · closing line
The market drifted away from Ohio State Buckeyes on this game.

Line movement

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Ohio State Buckeyes

Player availability is not tracked for NCAAB on this page. We only carry official injury/availability feeds for MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL.

BYU Cougars

Player availability is not tracked for NCAAB on this page. We only carry official injury/availability feeds for MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

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For Ohio State Buckeyes vs BYU Cougars: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and player availability isn't tracked for NCAAB on this page.

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The preview

Written 2 Nov

BYU Cougars vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction & Picks

On Tuesday 3 November 2026, BYU Cougars play Ohio State Buckeyes in college basketball. Our model likes 2 bets here. The one it likes most is Under 160.5 Total Points, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Under 160.5 Total Points (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Tuesday 3 November 2026, BYU Cougars host Ohio State Buckeyes in college basketball. The bet we are looking at is Under 160.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score fewer than 160.5 points between them. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

BYU Cougars to Win (-149)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Tuesday 3 November 2026, BYU Cougars host Ohio State Buckeyes in college basketball. The bet we are looking at is BYU Cougars Moneyline. This one only needs BYU Cougars to win the game. It was priced at -145 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.90 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -149 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.70 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads BYU Cougars v Ohio State Buckeyes. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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Ohio State Buckeyes @ BYU Cougars — what the model found

Our model graded 3 betting markets for Ohio State Buckeyes at BYU Cougars — 3 on the game itself and 0 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 3 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Ohio State Buckeyes @ BYU Cougars — where the money went

Since betting opened on Ohio State Buckeyes at BYU Cougars, the market has moved away from Ohio State Buckeyes across the main game markets.

BetWhat the money did
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Moneyline — BYU Cougars▲ Money came for this
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Ohio State Buckeyes @ BYU Cougars — model preview

BYU Cougars v Ohio State Buckeyes, 3 November 2026. Top of the list: Under 160.5 Total Points. Our model likes 2 bets in this game.

On Tuesday 3 November 2026, BYU Cougars play Ohio State Buckeyes in college basketball. Our model likes 2 bets here. The one it likes most is Under 160.5 Total Points, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Under 160.5 Total Points (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Tuesday 3 November 2026, BYU Cougars host Ohio State Buckeyes in college basketball. The bet we are looking at is Under 160.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score fewer than 160.5 points between them. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. That price was showing at William Hill. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Ohio State Buckeyes vs BYU Cougars in the NCAAB. You may also see this matchup written as Buckeyes vs Cougars, or as Cougars vs Buckeyes. The next scheduled game is Monday 2 November 2026. The model has generated 3 game picks for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAB betting strategy for this matchup.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs BYU Cougars: game facts

When it starts and how they have been going

Ohio State Buckeyes play BYU Cougars on Monday 2 November 2026. It starts at 8:00 PM ET. It is a college basketball game.

Ohio State Buckeyes: last 5 results

  1. 19 Mar 2026Lostvs TCU Horned Frogs 64-66
  2. 13 Mar 2026Lostat Michigan Wolverines 67-71
  3. 12 Mar 2026Wonvs Iowa Hawkeyes 72-69
  4. 7 Mar 2026Wonvs Indiana Hoosiers 91-78
  5. 4 Mar 2026Wonat Penn State Nittany Lions 94-62

BYU Cougars: last 5 results

  1. 19 Mar 2026Lostvs Texas Longhorns 71-79
  2. 12 Mar 2026Lostat Houston Cougars 66-73
  3. 11 Mar 2026Wonat West Virginia Mountaineers 68-48
  4. 10 Mar 2026Wonvs Kansas State Wildcats 105-91
  5. 7 Mar 2026Wonvs Texas Tech Red Raiders 82-76

Quick answers

When is Ohio State Buckeyes vs BYU Cougars? Ohio State Buckeyes vs BYU Cougars is on Monday 2 November 2026. It starts at 8:00 PM ET.

How have Ohio State Buckeyes and BYU Cougars done lately? Ohio State Buckeyes won 3 and lost 2 of the last 5 results we hold. BYU Cougars won 3 and lost 2 of the last 5 results we hold.

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