Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio State Buckeyes Free Prediction 02/01/20

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The Indiana Hoosiers (15-6, 5-5 Big 10) will be at Value City Arena to meet the Ohio State Buckeyes (13-7, 3-6 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and can be seen on ESPN.

Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes ATS Odds

In their last game, the Buckeyes defeated the Northwestern Wildcats, 71-59, while the Hoosiers fell to the 24th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions, 64-49.

The Buckeyes had a better effective field goal percentage (0.534 vs. 0.440) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.4 vs. 29.7). Indiana, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.9 vs. 25.0). Ohio State was lifted by D.J. Carton, who contributed 17 points. Trayce Jackson-Davis had a good game for Indiana, contributing 14 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Rob Phinisee led the Hoosiers to a 66-54 win. He put up 13 points and seven rebounds. Getting to the free throw line was one of Indiana’s biggest advantages. They made 36 trips to the line, while Ohio State went just 19 times.

When considering effective field goal percentage, Ohio State should have a considerable edge. The Buckeyes defense ranks 22nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.441), while the Indiana offense is ranked 193rd in effective field goal percentage (0.498).

Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Free Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Ohio State, ATS Winner – Ohio State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Ohio State ranks 111th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Indiana ranks 272nd (16.9).
  • The Buckeyes rank 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Hoosiers rank 94th (3.2).
  • Indiana ranks 36th in rebounds per game (39.4) while Ohio State ranks 64th (38.4).
  • The Buckeyes rank 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Hoosiers rank 121st (6.5).
  • Ohio State ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Indiana ranks 108th (12.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Buckeyes have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (5.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (7.5 above their season average).
  • The Hoosiers have been outscored by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Indiana has defeated opponents by an average of 7.0 points.