For the first two months of the season, Ohio State was steamrolling through their schedule. As a matter of fact, OSU was so dominant that it reached second in the national rankings. Since New Year’s that has changed and they have been in the red. Lack of consistent offense has been the Buckeyes College Basketball betting weakness. Counter to that is an Indiana team that has shown rapid improvement since conference play began. IU’s biggest win was at home over Ohio State last month. Now Ohio State gets their shot at revenge on Saturday. And to reaffirm credibility.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
| Date and Time: | Saturday, February 1, 2020, Noon, ET |
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| Location: | Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio |
| Indiana vs. Ohio State TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Indiana vs. Ohio State College Basketball Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Overview
Ohio State has sports betting record of 13-7 straight up, 11-9 vs. the line, and 7-13 under the total. Overall OSU ranks 131st nationally for scoring offense and 23rd for points allowed. Of great concern is that the Buckeyes have covered just one of their last eight games. Six of their last eight have gone under the total.
Late on Indiana has paid in just three of their last 10 outings. Seven of their last nine stayed under the total. As a result, IU is 15-5 straight up, 10-10 vs. the line with 10-10 on totals. The Hoosiers rank 98th for scoring offense and 113th for points allowed.
Key Hoosiers: F Trayce Jackson Davis (14.1 PTS, 8.0 REB, 1.8 BLK, 61.6 FGPCT, 69.3 FTPCT, 0.0 3PPCT), F Justin Smith (11.6 PTS, 5.5 REB, 49.4 FGPCT, 64.1 FTPCT, 24.1 3PPCT), G Devonte Green (10.8 PTS, 2.6 REB, 2.3 AST, 40.3 FGPCT, 68.2 FTPCT, 35.3 3PPCT)
Key Buckeyes: F Kaleb Wesson (13.9 PTS, 9.6 REB, 44.3 FGPCT, 72.1 FTPCT, 40.9 3PPCT), G Duane Washington Jr (11.2 PTRS, 2.5 REB, 42.7 FGPCT, 83.9 FTPCT, 42.9 3PPCT), DJ Carton (10.4 PTS, 2.8 REB, 3.0 AST, 47.7 FGPCT, 75.9 FTPCT, 40.0 3PPCT)
Indiana and Ohio State Against the Spread
The Hoosiers are:
- 6-11 against the spread in their last 17 away games
- 6-2 over the total on the road
- 2-6 vs. the line in their last eight games at Ohio State
- 5-4-1 over the total in their last 10 road matchups with the Buckeyes
- 7-2 on the board in their last nine games as a dog
- 1-5 under the total as a pup
The Buckeyes are:
- 8-3 against the spread in their last 11 home games
- 3-5 under the total at Value City Arena
- 3-7 vs. the odds in their last 10 games as a chalk
- 2-5 under the total when laying points
- 4-6 on the board in their last 10 games with the Hoosiers
- 3-6 under the total against Indiana
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes College Basketball Betting Picks
In this situation, the revenge angle makes a lot of sense for Ohio State. Indiana has not been a reliable College Basketball betting value on the road or at OSU. Further, the Buckeyes have been profitable at home. Matchup wise Ohio State brings the vastly superior defense to the hardwood.
Indiana vs. Ohio State College Basketball Betting Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes
Indiana vs. Ohio State College Basketball Betting Score Prediction: Ohio State 81, Indiana 66