Lady Vols vs. Ohio State prediction, picks for 2025 women's basketball NCAA Tournament
It's Lady Vols vs. Ohio State in the 2025 NCAA Tournament first round. See our expert picks and predictions for the women's March Madness bracket, along with betting odds and game time.
The 2025 NCAA women's Tournament rolls into the second round on Sunday.
No. 4 Ohio State (26-6) and No. 5 Tennessee (23-9) face off for a spot in the Sweet 16. The second-round matchup is the 14th time the teams have played, the Lady Vols owning a 10-3 edge over the Buckeyes. Both are trying to get back to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2023.
The Lady Vols are coming off a dominant 101-66 first-round win over South Florida in which they drained 16 3-pointers, a program record for an NCAA Tournament game. The Buckeyes topped Montana State 71-51 in the first round, shooting 50.9% from the floor and forcing 26 turnovers.
Here's how our experts see Sunday's second-round game playing out. Be sure to check out Paste BN's complete March Madness bracket breakdown for in-depth analysis. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament upset picks and players who could make a splash.
Lady Vols vs. Ohio State picks and predictions
- Nancy Armour, Paste BN: Ohio State
- Jordan Mendoza, Paste BN: Tennessee
- Cydney Henderson, Paste BN: Ohio State
- Meg L. Hall, For The Win: Tennessee
- Cora Hall, Knoxville News: Tennessee
Lady Vols vs. Ohio State date, start time, how to watch
- Game Day: Sunday, March 23, 2025
- Game Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Value City Arena in the Schottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo - Watch Now!
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Lady Vols vs. Ohio State odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Saturday.
- Spread: Tennessee -1
- Moneyline Favorite: Tennessee -115
- Moneyline Underdog: Ohio State -105
- Total: 164.5