The Ohio State Buckeyes (11-4, 1-3 Big Ten) visit the Indiana Hoosiers (12-3, 2-2) Saturday at Assembly Hall for a 12 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Ohio State-Indiana odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.
The Buckeyes are ranked 12th in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll, but have lost three games in a row.
Ohio State at Indiana: Three things you need to know
1. The Buckeyes have lost their last three, most recently 67-55 to No. 14 Maryland as a 2.5-point underdog Tuesday. Junior F Kaleb Wesson leads OSU in scoring (14.7 PPG), rebounds (9.3 RPG) and blocks (1.3 BPG).
2. The Hoosiers snapped a two-game skid, but didn’t look good doing it in a 66-62 home win vs. last-place Northwestern Wednesday. Freshman F Trayce Jackson-Davis leads IU in scoring (15.2 PPG), rebounds (8.3 RPG) and blocks (2.1 BPG).
3. The Buckeyes have won the last four in the series, covering the spread in all but an 80-78 overtime win in Bloomington as a 2.5-point favorite. In their last meeting, Ohio State eliminated Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament with a 79-75 second-round victory – it was each team’s first game in the tourney as they received byes.
Get some action on this game or others by placing a bet at BetMGM!
Ohio State at Indiana: Odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:45 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Indiana 72, Ohio State 67
Moneyline (ML)
There’s no moneyline posted as of this publishing, which is fine since the line is so small.
Against the Spread (ATS)
INDIANA (+1.5, +100) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Despite the Hoosiers not playing well lately, and the Buckeyes really needing a win, homecourts rule in the Big Ten. IU is 10-1 at home; OSU is 1-2 on the road. Look for Indiana to feed off the Assembly Hall crowd, which rumor has it will include former coach Bob Knight.
New to sports betting? This bet will pay you even money at +100. Every $1 wagered on the Hoosiers will profit $1 if they win outright or lose by just a single point.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 135.5 (-106) is worth a small play. The Hoosiers average 76.9 points per game, while the Buckeyes score at a 74.7-PPG pace. Look for Indiana to score from the foul line, along with improving on its 3-point shooting – IU ranks near the bottom of the country at 30.2%. Someone will need to step up, especially if “The General” is in the house.
Want some action in this one? Place a bet at BetMGM now. For more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com.
Johnny’s record since Dec. 1: 30-14-1. Strongest plays: 16-4.
Follow @JohnnyParlay11 and @SportsbookWire on Twitter.
Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=11866]