The undefeated 10th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they square off with the Morgan State Bears (3-5) at Value City Arena. Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Morgan State Bears vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Buckeyes easily got past the Kent State Golden Flashes, 71-52, while the Bears lost a winnable game to the Evansville Aces, 115-112.
Ohio State played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.458 (above their season average of 0.225) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 32.9). Kent State had marks of 0.070 and 18.9, respectively, for those same stats. Morgan State, on the other hand, held Evansville to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.5 (below their season average of 20.4). Ohio State’s Duane Washington Jr. played well, recording 16 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Morgan State was led by Troy Baxter, who finished with 30 points and 10 rebounds.
Ohio State could dominate on defense as they clash against one of the country’s worst offenses. The Buckeyes rank 38th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.468), while Morgan State is 350th in effective field goal percentage (0.440) since last season. It will also be a tale of two styles as the up-and-down Bears rank 21st in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Buckeyes rank 309th.
Morgan State at Ohio State Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Ohio State, ATS Winner – Ohio State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Ohio State ranks 88th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while Morgan State ranks 318th (39.5).
- The Buckeyes rank 166th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Bears rank 303rd (17.8).
- Morgan State ranks 70th in steals per game (7.3) while Ohio State ranks 108th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- The Buckeyes rank 66th in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while the Bears rank 247th (4.9).
- Ohio State ranks 81st in assists per game (14.4) while Morgan State ranks 252nd (11.9).
