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Ohio State to Win, Indiana to Cover
Ohio State might be a good team to use in your NCAA picks today as it hosts Indiana in a game on Tuesday between two rivals going through rough stretches.
The Buckeyes came up just short last time out in a 79-77 loss at Iowa on Friday for their seventh loss in eight games. Ohio State started the season 12-2 and won two of its first three games in Big Ten play.
“For us to win, it’s there,” Buckeyes senior forward Jamison Battle told the Columbus Dispatch. “We’ve shown it earlier in the year. It’s just about how bad we want it, and we want it bad after (Friday).”
Indiana could be the tonic for Ohio State after losing four of its last five and four straight on the road. The Hoosiers fell 85-71 at home against Penn State on Saturday.
Battle scored 17, but Malik Reneau led the way with 23 points as Indiana beat the Buckeyes 71-65 in Bloomington, Ind., on Jan. 6 if you bet online.
Indiana vs Ohio State Game Information
- Game: Indiana (13-9, 5-6 Big Ten) vs Ohio State (13-9, 3-8)
- Location: Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio
- Day/Time: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Indiana vs Ohio State Live Stream: TBS.com
Ohio State is a 5 ½-point favorite in the NCAA basketball lines to win its 10th game at home this season when Indiana pays a visit on Tuesday. The Buckeyes are 9-3 on their home court and 4-0 in neutral settings while the Hoosiers have won just once in five road contests – a 78-75 victory at Michigan. Indiana has won three of the last four meetings, but the teams have split the last eight.
Indiana vs Ohio State Spreads and Odds
Indiana vs Ohio State Betting Trends
- The Buckeyes are just 2-7 ATS in the last nine games after starting the season 7-6 if you bet online.
- The Hoosiers have only hit the first half team total over in 13 of their last 34 outings.
- Indiana 7-0 center Kel’el Ware boasts double-doubles in five of his last seven contests.
- Ohio State freshman forward Devin Royal averaged eight points the last two games – well above his season mark (3.3).
- The Hoosiers are 13th in the league in free-throw shooting at 66.5 percent.
- Over bettors are 3-1 in the last four Buckeyes contests after losing the previous four bets.
- Indiana senior guard Xavier Johnson, who scored 18 in the win over Ohio State last month, is questionable with an elbow injury.
- Buckeyes sophomore guard Roddy Gayle Jr. has made all 23 free throws in his last six games.
Xavier Johnson walks out with a significant brace on his left elbow. #iubb pic.twitter.com/8CRa8OfJQJ
— Alec Lasley (@allasley) February 3, 2024
Indiana vs Ohio State Over/Under Pick: Under 141½
The teams average about 141 points combined in league play and such an important game should feature intense defense.
Indiana vs Ohio State ATS Pick: Indiana +5½
The spread appears a bit high for a game between two teams that look even. Expect the Hoosiers to be in the fight until the final minutes.
The Buckeyes showed they are close to coming out of it with their performance at Iowa. That should put them in a good spot to get the job done at home and be among most NCAA basketball experts’ picks. However, the value on the moneyline for Ohio State is not great at -240.
Buckeyes leading scorer Bruce Thornton’s numbers have dipped slightly the last four games, so expect him and Battle to lead the way while Felix Okpara contains Ware inside just enough.
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Indiana vs Ohio State Prediction
Questions Of The Day
Which team will grab more offensive rebounds in the match?
Ohio State. The Buckeyes average 11.9 rebounds and Indiana just 9.2 on the season.
Will Ohio State’s Felix Okpara go over or under his season average of seven rebounds?
Over. Okpara should be up for the challenge against Ware inside and had eight last time out at Iowa..
