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The No. 22 Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) visit the No. 23 Texas A&M Aggies (2-1) on Friday. Tip from Reed Arena is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Ohio State vs. Texas A&M odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Ohio State dismantled Youngstown State 81-47 on Monday, easily covering as a 19-point home favorite. F Aaron Bradshaw and G John Mobley Jr. each scored 16 points as the Buckeyes shot 55.4% from the field.
Texas A&M has won back-to-back games after destroying the Lamar Cardinals 97-71 on Monday and covering as a 25.5-point home favorite. G Zhuric Phelps scored a team-high 16 points while 10 Aggies had at least 4 points. The team shot 55.2% from the field in the win.
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Ohio State at Texas A&M odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 12:17 p.m. ET,
- Moneyline (ML): Ohio State +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Texas A&M -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State +5.5 (-110) | Texas A&M -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Ohio State at Texas A&M picks and predictions
Prediction
Ohio State 74, Texas A&M 70
Moneyline
BET OHIO STATE (+190).
Ohio State has already been tested early this season, beating the Texas Longhorns 80-72 at a neutral location. While a road game will present more difficulties, the Buckeyes have a flashy young team with 5 players averaging 9-plus points. Texas A&M already has an early loss 64-61 to UCF as a 6-point favorite. While this game will be a tight matchup, the Buckeyes have what it takes to win you some money on Friday.
Against the spread
PASS.
The value is better on the Buckeyes to win outright.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 147.5 (-110).
The key to this game for both sides will be slowing the pace and controlling the tempo, which will keep the total lower. Combined, the Buckeyes and Aggies have a 2-3 Over record to start the season. Be careful though, as this is a lower-than-average total and both teams have the capability to eclipse it.
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