Ohio State vs. Texas Prediction, Betting Picks, Latest Odds
The Texas Longhorns are set to battle the Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday night in Las Vegas. Can Kadin Shedrick and the Longhorns find success in this neutral site showdown against the Buckeyes? Matt McCuen is targeting the slight favorite in this Ohio State vs. Texas season-opening clash.
Matt McCuen - November 4, 2024, 4:16 PM EST
4 minOhio State vs. Texas Prediction, Betting Picks, Latest Odds
The Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes will tip off their 2024 season on Monday Night from Sin City. T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, will be the site for this highly-anticipated season opener.
Texas begins the season ranked 19th in the nation. The Longhorns have been one of the most successful programs in college basketball over the last decade. Texas has reached March Madness in four consecutive seasons. Last year, the Longhorns lost in the round of 32. The year prior, Texas made a run all the way to Elite Eight, where they lost a thriller to Miami.
Head Coach Rodney Terry is confident in his team's ability to go on a run this season. Texas begins the year with odds of +6000 to win the National Championship.
Ohio State vs. Texas Odds
Ohio State vs. Texas Date, Time and Where To Watch
- Date: November 4, 2024
- Time: 10:00 pm ET
- Where To Watch: TNT, Max
Ohio State vs. Texas Prediction
Kadin Shedrick is the top returning scorer for the Longhorns from last year's team. Shedrick averaged 7.7 points per game.
Texas landed senior Arthur Kaluma in the transfer portal. Kaluma averaged 14.4 points and 7.0 rebounds at Kansas State last year.
Houston transfer Tramon Mark is expected to be the team's top scorer. The Dickinson, Texas, native averaged 16.2 points per game and 4.3 rebounds.
Texas averaged 76.5 points per game last season.
Ohio State begins the season unranked. After missing the big dance back-to-back seasons, the 2024-2025 season is important for Ohio State. The Buckeyes roll into the season with +6000 odds of winning the National Championship.
Ohio State is expected to compete in the Big Ten this season. The Buckeyes were aggressive in the transfer portal, adding talent to this roster.
Former Buckeye Meechie Johnson transferred back to Ohio State after averaging 14.1 points at South Carolina last season.
Former Kentucky big man Aaron Bradshaw should play a key role for the Buckeyes this season.
The Buckeyes also added veteran Micah Parrish from San Diego State. Parrish averaged 9.3 points per game last season.
Bruce Thornton led the team with 15.7 points per game last season and 4.8 assists.
Ohio State vs. Texas Betting Picks
- Pick: Ohio State/Texas 1H Under 70.5 -115 Click here for complete Ohio State vs. Texas odds
- Pick: Texas -1 -110 Click here for complete Ohio State vs. Texas odds
We will ride with the first half under and the Longhorns tonight.
Both of these teams have question marks entering the season on offense. Texas lost their top four scoring options from last season. Ohio State lost six of their seven top scores from last year.
Both teams will struggle to score early in this contest tonight.
