Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Prediction 01/23/20

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-8, 4-4 Big 10) will be at Value City Arena to clash with the Ohio State Buckeyes (12-6, 2-5 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Buckeyes fell to the Penn State Nittany Lions, 90-76, while the Golden Gophers were defeated by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 64-56.

Minnesota had a better free throw rate (0.170 vs. 0.164) while Ohio State held Penn State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 31.1). Ohio State rallied around Kaleb Wesson, who contributed 19 points and five rebounds. Daniel Oturu, meanwhile played a key role for Minnesota with 19 points and nine rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Marcus Carr led the Golden Gophers to an 84-71 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 35 points. Minnesota had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.3 vs. 27.5). Ohio State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (16.6 vs. 19.6).

Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Ohio State ranks 291st in possessions per game (67.0) and Minnesota is 263rd (68.0).

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes ATS Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Ohio State ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Minnesota ranks 130th (12.7).
  • The Buckeyes rank 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Golden Gophers rank 75th (6.0).
  • Minnesota ranks 23rd in blocks per game (5.2) while Ohio State ranks 62nd (4.0).
  • The Buckeyes rank 42nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Golden Gophers rank 131st (35.0).
  • Minnesota ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Ohio State ranks 117th (21.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Golden Gophers have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
  • The Buckeyes have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Ohio State has defeated opponents by an average of 12.4 points.