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Ohio State at Rutgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Ohio State at Rutgers Scarlet Knights odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio State Buckeyes (10-6, 2-3 Big Ten) and Rutgers Scarlet Knights (12-5, 4-2) meet Sunday in Piscataway. Tip from Jersey Mike’s Arena is at 2:15 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio State vs. Rutgers odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Ohio State went 5-1 from Dec. 3-Jan. 1, a stretch that included a 67-66 win over Rutgers as a 5.5-point favorite on Dec. 8. However, the Buckeyes are 0-3 straight up and against the spread (ATS) since. The Scarlet & Gray are 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS over their last 6 meetings with Rutgers.

Rutgers is coming off a 65-62 victory at Northwestern Wednesday, covering as a 1-point favorite. The Knights drained a season-high 11 triples in the road win, their 6th victory in their last 7 games overall. RU ranks as one of the top defensive teams in the nation across numerous statistical categories and has held foes to a Big Ten-best 56.5 points per game.

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Ohio State at Rutgers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:52 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Ohio State +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Rutgers -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State +3.5 (-110) | Rutgers -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Ohio State at Rutgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 66, Ohio State 64

Moneyline

Rutgers has already lost a couple of games at home but is in a revenge spot in this game between 2 very similar teams. And similar not just in output but also in the way they go about things.

STEER CLEAR.

Against the spread

There are a couple or three reasons to like each team that are valued against similar stacks knocking both. Call it a wash: PASS.

Over/Under

The Under was the winning play when the Knights and Buckeyes clashed in Columbus on Dec. 8 and has hit in 2 straight series games.

Both sides have lower-than-average tempo figures, and RU’s numbers have been declining even more of late. Look for both sides to force enough shaky looks and long possessions without many free throws.

TAKE THE UNDER 135.5 (-115).

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Ohio State at Rutgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Ohio State at Rutgers odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 16 Ohio State Buckeyes (14-5, 7-3 Big Ten) and Rutgers Scarlet Knights (13-9, 7-5) meet for a Wednesday night battle in Piscataway, N.J. The contest at Jersey Mike’s Arena is slated to tip off at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Ohio State vs. Rutgers odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Ohio State bounced back from a Jan. 30 loss to Purdue with a Sunday win over Maryland. In between, OSU had a Feb. 3 game against Iowa postponed due to inclement weather and poor travel conditions. Due to a couple recent postponements, the Buckeyes have played just three games since Jan. 18.

The Scarlet Knights are coming off a monster 84-63 bludgeoning of Michigan State on Saturday. Rutgers shot a blistering 61.5% from the floor in running its season home record to 11-2. RU’s 84 points marked its most in a single game since Jan. 8.

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Ohio State at Rutgers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 6:17 a.m. ET.

Money line: Ohio State -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Rutgers +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State -2.5 (-107) | Rutgers +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ohio State at Rutgers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio State 68, Rutgers 66

Money line

PASS.

Against the spread

Rutgers is 12-3-1 ATS in its last 16 games as a home underdog. In the OSU-RU series, the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.

Ohio State is prone to some defensive lapses and has a lot of trouble in forcing turnovers. The Knights are the stronger defensive five, and that shows up more in and around the paint than anywhere else. Blocked shots — and the threat of them — make for an important RU defensive weapon.

With this game being in Piscataway — where Rutgers has defeated Michigan State, Iowa and Purdue — figure a small-to-moderate lean on the SCARLET KNIGHTS +2.5 (-115).

Over/Under

OSU’s schedule gaps may create some rusty collective shooting touch. Two of the impressive three wins noted above hit Unders.

TAKE THE UNDER 136.5 (-110).

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Ohio State at Rutgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio State Buckeyes at Rutgers Scarlet Knights odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) and Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-1, 0-1) meet Saturday at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Ohio State vs. Rutgers odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Buckeyes fell to Oregon at home Sept. 11. The struggles of the defense and shaky play at quarterback were cause for concern. Head coach Ryan Day made the switch from QB C.J. Stroud to QB Kyle McCord for the Akron game, and they won 59-7. But it remains to be seen if the ship is righted.

The Scarlet Knights took their first loss of the season last Saturday, falling at Michigan but easily covering as 20-point underdogs in a 20-13 loss to move to 4-0 ATS. Rutgers has had surprising defense, allowing just 13.5 points per game (PPG) to rank seventh in the nation.

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Ohio State at Rutgers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:44 p.m. ET.

Money line: Ohio State -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Rutgers +440 (bet $100 to win $440)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State -15.5 (-108) | Rutgers +15.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ohio State at Rutgers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio State 34, Rutgers 24

Money line

Ohio State (-650) should be able to push past Rutgers in this road game, but hardly anything has been a certainty for this Buckeyes squad. Shaky tackling, mistakes and inconsistent quarterback play have plagued this very young Ohio State team.

You can’t risk six and a half times your return on this developing team.

AVOID.

Against the spread

RUTGERS +15.5 (-112) would have been an unfathomable pick in recent seasons, but that’s where we’re at with Ohio State right now. The Buckeyes are championship-caliber one minute, and high school-caliber the next. Eventually the mistakes will be in the rear-view mirror, but OSU will get a stern test on the road against a team which has covered all four of its outings to date.

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Over/Under

UNDER 58.5 (-110) is worth a small-unit play here. Rutgers has played suffocating defense, including last weekend at Michigan.

Ohio State has the tools to blow the doors off of Rutgers, but the offense has made plenty of mistakes. The Buckeyes defense has struggled, but the Scarlet Knights aren’t much of a threat on offense, especially in the pass game.

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Ohio State at Rutgers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Ohio State Buckeyes at Rutgers Scarlet Knights sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Ohio State Buckeyes (8-3 overall, 2-3 Big Ten) visit the 14th-ranked Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-3, 3-3) Saturday for a noon ET tip at the Rutgers Athletic Center. Below, we analyze the Ohio State-Rutgers college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

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Ohio State at Rutgers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Ohio State +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Rutgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Ohio State +4.5 (-115) | Rutgers -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 139.5. (O: -110 | U: -110)

Ohio State at Rutgers: Three things to know

Ohio State has alternated wins and losses in its last four games, most recently suffering a 77-60 rout at then-No. 24 Minnesota as a 1.5-point underdog Sunday. The Buckeyes shot 31.1% (19-for-61) for the game, including just 25% (8-for-32) in the second half. Duane Washington Jr. scored a team-high 21 points in the loss. The junior guard’s 14.9 points per game leads three Buckeyes in double figures, while sophomore F E.J. Liddell (13.9 PPG) is the top rebounder (6.4 RPG). Starting PG CJ Walker (8.7 PPG, team-high 4.2 APG) is out indefinitely with torn ligaments in his right hand.
Rutgers enters on a two-game skid, falling to then-No. 11 Iowa 77-75 at home Jan. 2, and at Michigan State 68-45 Jan 5. The Scarlet Knights covered as 3.5-point underdogs vs. the Hawkeyes, but failed to cover as 3-point ‘dogs at the Spartans. Rutgers opened the season 6-0, but have lost three of the its last four games. Junior G Ron Harper Jr. leads the Scarlet Knights with 21.1 PPG, and junior C Myles Johnson averages a team-best 8.5 RPG.
The Buckeyes have won their last three vs. the Scarlet Knights, including an 80-68 victory as 3-point home favorites Dec. 23. Washington scored 16 of his game-high 22 points as OSU rallied from a 16-point, second-half deficit with 15 minutes to go. The Buckeyes lead the all-time series 9-3, including 8-3 since the Scarlet Knights joined the Big Ten in 2014-15.

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Ohio State at Rutgers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Rutgers 76, Ohio State 69

Money line (ML)

PASS. The Scarlet Knights take this one, but I’ll lay the points with the spread instead of playing the -190 ML, which is a bit steep.

Against the spread (ATS)

RUTGERS -4.5 (-105) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. The Buckeyes will be at a big disadvantage with their floor leader out in Walker, who leads the team with 31.5 minutes played per game. They’re also 0-4-1 ATS in their last five road games.

The Scarlet Knights, 15-5-2 ATS in their last 22 home games, have the “motivation factor” working for them as they’ll look to avenge the December loss in Columbus.

ATS: Ohio State 5-5-1 | Rutgers 5-4-1

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the OVER 139.5 (-110). Rutgers averages 76.5 PPG, while Ohio State averages 76.3 PPG, which should decrease a bit without Walker running the show.

I’m concerned if Ohio State scores enough, but Rutgers shouldn’t have a problem. The Over is 9-3-1 in Scarlet Knights’ last 13 home games.

O/U records: Ohio State 5-6 | Rutgers 6-3-1

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CBK record since Jan. 1 / Strongest plays	7-3 / 3-2
*2021 overall record (all sports)* / Strongest plays**	15-8 / 8-4
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