College Basketball Preview: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks

The 15th-ranked Oregon Ducks (13-2) and Ohio State Buckeyes (10-5) will meet for an exciting college basketball betting opportunity on Thursday, January 9 at 6:00 PM ET at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. Looking at college basketball betting odds, the Buckeyes are favored at home with a point spread at -3.0 (-110) MyBookie.

Oregon Ducks Betting Preview

The Ducks have gone 4-1 over their last five games and have some positive momentum. Their recent battle was an 83-79 triumph over the Maryland Terrapins, putting them back on track after a loss previous to that matchup.

They were down 45-42 at the half, but had a much better response in the second to pull away. Jackson Shelstad led with 23 points on 80 percent shooting. Nate Bittle had 16 points to follow, while five players total had double figures.

Both teams were similar on the offensive end, especially netting exactly 42.9 percent from deep. One key component to the Ducks’ success was making every possession count in the second half and their overall shooting percentage was at 51.8.

The Ducks are 84th in the nation for averaging 79.6 points a game and they are 14th for their strength of schedule. On the defensive end, they rank 126th and hold opposing teams to 69.4 points a game. This spread is comfortable, assuming they stay on track defensively.

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview

The Buckeyes have also gone 4-1 over their last five games, but are coming off of a double overtime victory against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Golden Gophers had the lead in the first half, but the Buckeyes were able to come back later in the game to force overtime.

Devin Royal led with 19 points on 36 percent shooting and had seven rebounds. Bruce Thornton was not far behind with 18 points, five of which came in the second overtime to give them a boost.

They allowed the Golden Gophers to shoot better than them all night, as they posted 45.7 percent from the field and 41.4 percent from three point range. By looking at the stats, you could argue that the Buckeyes should have lost this game.

The Buckeyes rank 50th when averaging 81.8 points a game and 16th for their strength of schedule. Defensively they rank 177th in holding teams to 71.0 points a game, offering a solid spread.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you covered for the best Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes betting odds, with the Buckeyes as three-point favorites. The Buckeyes currently have a 62.5 percent chance of winning this matchup outright, per market predictions.

The Buckeyes have a legitimate chance to win, but the Ducks are appealing with their point spread. Look for the Ducks to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Oregon Ducks +3.0 (-110)