Lady Vols vs. Ohio State prediction, picks for 2025 women's basketball NCAA Tournament

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 USA TODAY'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, USA TODAY: Ohio State
Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: Tennessee
Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY: 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!

Watch Tennessee vs. Ohio State on Fubo

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

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Lady Vols vs Ohio State prediction, picks for women's basketball game

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