Ohio State Buckeyes vs BYU Cougars Prediction, Odds & Preview — Nov. 2, 2026
Ohio State Buckeyes visit the BYU Cougars on November 2, 2026.
Prediction Lab's stored Sharp Consensus currently gives BYU Cougars a 86.7% win probability. That figure is a statistical model output for this matchup — not a guarantee, and not betting advice.
Game information
| Date | November 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Away | Ohio State Buckeyes |
| Home | BYU Cougars |
Model moneyline
| Model | Side | Prob |
|---|---|---|
| Grinder2 | BYU Cougars | 85.1% |
| Takedown | BYU Cougars | 97.3% |
| Edge | BYU Cougars | 50.0% |
| XSharp | BYU Cougars | 97.9% |
| Sharp Consensus | BYU Cougars | 86.7% |
Sharp Consensus: BYU Cougars (86.7%)
Markets & projections
| XSharp proj | 76–74 |
|---|---|
| PL total | 150 |
| XSharp total | 150 |
| XSharp run line | -2.5 |
Why the models split
5 of 5 models with a stored probability lean BYU Cougars: Grinder2 (85.1%), Takedown (97.3%), Edge (50.0%), XSharp (97.9%), Sharp Consensus (86.7%).
Available sportsbook moneyline on the stored board: Ohio State Buckeyes +623, BYU Cougars -917. Compare that price with the model probability before treating either as a pick.
Takeaway
This preview is built from Prediction Lab's stored Ohio State Buckeyes vs BYU Cougars board for November 2, 2026. The current Sharp Consensus lean is BYU Cougars at 86.7%. Use the NCAAB picks page for the live card, then check graded results after the game. Model probabilities can be wrong; they are not locks.
