Ohio State vs. Oral Roberts NCAA Tournament basketball preview, prediction, and odds

Ohio State is set to kick off its NCAA Tournament journey on Friday against No. 15 seed Oral Roberts. We’ve got your preview and prediction.

How It’ll All Go Down

It’s been a bit of a trendy pick for some to predict Oral Roberts to knock the Buckeyes off. Don’t buy it. Ohio State’s physicality and size will be an issue for the Golden Eagles. Look for Oral Roberts to shoot their way into the game for awhile, but eventually wear down against a deeper, more talented Ohio State team that is one of the most efficient-scoring ballclubs in the country in its own right.

Final Score

Ohio State 84, Oral Roberts 70

Line

Ohio State -15  (Odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.)

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