Getty Michigan guard Zavier Simpson.
The Michigan Wolverines basketball team will host the Ohio State Buckeyes in Big Ten play on Tuesday.
The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET and will be televised on ESPN2. If you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream of the game on your computer, phone, Roku, Fire TV Stick, or other streaming device via one of the following cable-free, live-TV streaming services:
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Sling TV
Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” package comes with 32 channels, including ESPN2. It costs $20 for the first month ($30 per month after that), which makes Sling the cheapest streaming service with the ESPN channels if you plan on keeping it long term:
Or, as part of a special deal that Sling is currently offering, you can get a free Amazon Fire TV Stick if you prepay for two months:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Ohio State vs Michigan live on your computer via the Sling TV website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, or other streaming device via the Sling TV app. You can also watch the game on the ESPN app if you sign in using your Sling credentials.
If you can’t watch live, Sling TV comes with 10 hours of cloud DVR storage.
Hulu With Live TV
ESPN2 is included in Hulu With Live TV, which comes with 60-plus live TV channels and Hulu’s extensive on-demand library of TV shows and movies:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch a live stream of Ohio State vs Michigan on your computer via the Hulu website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Echo Show, or other streaming device via the Hulu app. You can also watch the game on the ESPN app if you sign in using your Hulu credentials.
If you can’t watch live, Hulu With Live TV comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as the option to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of space and the ability to fast-forward through commercials.
AT&T TV Now
AT&T TV Now (formerly DirecTV Now) offers six different channel bundles. They range from 45 to 125 live TV channels, and they all include ESPN2. The “Plus” and “Max” bundles come with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for AT&T TV Now, you can watch a live stream of Ohio State vs Michigan on your computer via the AT&T TV Now website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, or other compatible streaming device via the AT&T TV app. You can also watch the game on the ESPN app if you sign in using your AT&T TV Now credentials.
If you can’t watch live, AT&T TV Now — no matter what channel package you choose — comes with included cloud DVR.
Ohio State vs Michigan Preview
The Buckeyes were ranked No. 2 in the nation before embarking on a 1-6 stretch that saw them fall out of the rankings entirely.
They’ve since won two straight to improve to 14-7 overall and 4-6 in conference play, most recently topping the Indiana Hoosiers 68-59 at home on Saturday.
Ohio State forward Kaleb Wesson scored 15 points (on 7-of-12 shooting) and pulled down 11 rebounds, both game highs, adding a pair of assists, a steal, and a block.
“I thought Kaleb Wesson was terrific on both ends,” Buckeyes head coach Chris Holtmann said, according to The Lantern. “It’s his work, he’s gotta continue to stay in great shape. I thought he created some real opportunities for other guys. I thought he protected the rim pretty well.”
Ohio State guard CJ Walker dropped 14 points and tied a game high with 4 assists, shooting 5-of-9 from the field and 2-of-5 from distance.
“Players win games, and I thought we had great leadership,” Holtmann said, per The Lantern. “In particular between Kaleb and CJ Walker on both ends. Great win for our group.”
The Wolverines’ campaign has looked a lot like the Buckeyes’ — they reached No. 4 in December and have since fallen out of the top 25.
Michigan lost five of six before their current two-game winning streak. On Saturday, they edged the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 69-63 at home, improving to 13-8 overall and 4-6 in the Big Ten.
Wolverines forward Brandon Johns Jr., in his eighth start in place of the injured Isaiah Livers, set a new career high with 20 points, leading all participants. The sophomore shot 7-of-13 from the field and 4-of-7 from deep, adding 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and a block.
“Brandon’s been playing great for us all year,” Michigan head coach Juwan Howard said, according to The Michigan Daily. “A lot of things that he’s been doing for this team, helping us win, things that doesn’t show up on the box score. So what happened today is he got off to a great start, finished the game with 20 points. But points is not what shows up — winning, that’s effort. It’s attention to detail.”
Wolverines guard Zavier Simpson made his return following a one-game suspension for violating team policy. He dished a game-high 10 assists and came up with a trio of steals, adding 9 points.
“I’m just so proud of Brandon. He works hard,” Simpson said, per The Michigan Daily. “Every day in practice, he’s locked in. Before the game, he’s sitting down with coach Howard watching film. It’s the small things like that I feel like come into play.”