Connecticut Huskies vs Ohio State Buckeyes: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Fri, 17 Oct '25)

In a clash that's bound to make the ice sizzle on Friday, October 17th, 2025, the Connecticut Huskies will lock horns with the Ohio State Buckeyes in a delightful display of puck-chasing prowess for the NCAA Men’s Tournament. Grab your popcorn and prepare for a showdown that’ll be cooler than a polar bear's toenails!

When these two teams meet, it's akin to watching a pair of synchronized zambonis gliding across freshly polished rinks. Over their last trio of icy duels, both teams have shared the stage rather democratically, with the Huskies and Buckeyes each clutching one win like a prized puck. However, their most recent rendezvous was on an unforgettable Saturday back on October 15th, 2022. The Huskies turned their home into a fortress of frosty triumph with a 6-1 victory over the Buckeyes.

During that match, statistics flew out the window like a wayward puck into the stands because both teams pretended their sticks were just fancy ice ornaments, with neither team racking up any shots. They kept it clean too—there wasn't even a whisper of penalty minutes as the players opted for a game of tag with invisible rulebooks.

As we slide into this upcoming match, Connecticut's confidence is bolstered by a 5-1 victory over the Colorado College Tigers, making them feel like Tigger on a jubilant bouncing spree. On the flip side, the Ohio State Buckeyes enter the fray talking to themselves after an 8-3 loss to Boston University. Like a bumblebee that’s lost its buzz, they’ll be looking to recover their groove.

In the upcoming frigid fracas, the stats are drumming up a marching band of confidence in favor of the Huskies, suggesting they might just skate away with a win, turning the Buckeyes into snow angels on the ice. Stay tuned for a game that promises a flurry of action, and perhaps, a few unexpected snowballs on the sidelines. You don't want to miss it!