Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Fri, 05 Dec '25)

The Ohio State Buckeyes are set to confront the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NCAA Men's tournament scheduled for Friday, December 5th, 2025, UTC. A look at previous match statistics offers insights into the possible outcomes of this encounter.

Analyzing their past ten head-to-head meetings, both Ohio State Buckeyes and Minnesota Golden Gophers have secured two victories each. This balance suggests a closely matched rivalry, making the upcoming game intriguing.

In their most recent clash, held on Friday, December 5, 2025, the Minnesota Golden Gophers triumphed with a decisive 6-3 victory, taking on the role of the visiting team. Statistically, during this game, the Ohio State Buckeyes and Minnesota Golden Gophers each recorded zero shots. Furthermore, both teams played with discipline, accumulating zero penalty minutes each.

Heading into this game, the Buckeyes are looking to bounce back, having suffered a 3-6 defeat to the Golden Gophers. On the other hand, the Minnesota Golden Gophers approach this match with confidence after their solid 6-3 win against Ohio State.

Given the recent form and past performance, the Minnesota Golden Gophers stand a better chance of securing a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes in this upcoming fixture based on these statistics.