The 25th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (17-14, 8-12 Big 10) battle against the Ohio State Buckeyes (18-13, 8-12 Big 10) in the Big Ten Tourney at United Center. The Hoosiers opened as a 1.5-point favorite. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 128.5 points and action begins at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes ATS Odds
In the Hoosiers’ last game, they easily covered the 7-point spread against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 89-73. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, were beaten by the 21st-ranked Wisconsin Badgers, 73-67, and failed to cover as 4-point underdogs. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Indiana game finished 29.5 points over the projected point total of 132.5, while the Ohio State game finished 18 points over the projected point total of 122.
The Hoosiers had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 7.8 (better than their season average of 16.2) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.569 (above their season average of 0.510). Ohio State, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 16.5). Ohio State’s C.J. Jackson had a good outing, putting up 22 points, five rebounds and five assists. Juwan Morgan, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Indiana with 25 points and seven rebounds.
Of the Hoosiers’ 31 games, 17 have finished under the total. Indiana comes into the contest with records of 17-14 straight up (SU) and 15-16 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Indiana, just over half of Buckeyes games have finished over the O/U total. Moreover, Ohio State owns records of 18-13 SU and 12-19 ATS.
The offense of Ohio State (185th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 104.3) will clash against the top-notch defense of Indiana (81st in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 98.9). The Hoosiers figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Indiana vs. Ohio State Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Ohio State, ATS Winner – Ohio State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Indiana ranks 37th in blocks per game (4.4) while Ohio State ranks 177th (2.5).
- The Buckeyes rank 45th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Hoosiers rank 164th (13.3).
- Ohio State ranks 183rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while Indiana ranks 278th (19.0).
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Indiana and Ohio State have both had 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Hoosiers are 5-0 ATS over their last five games, while the Buckeyes are 1-4.
- The Hoosiers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 4.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Buckeyes have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (8.2 above their season average).
