Indiana vs. Ohio State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Ohio State Buckeyes will look to capitalize on the reeling Indiana Hoosiers with a commanding win on Friday night. Can Bruce Thornton and the Buckeyes roll at home and hand the Hoosiers a third-straight Big Ten loss? Matt McCuen is targeting the home side in his Indiana vs. Ohio State prediction and pick against the spread for Friday, January 17th.
Matt McCuen - January 17, 2025, 5:07 PM EST
4 minIndiana vs. Ohio State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Ohio State Buckeyes will host the Indiana Hoosiers on Friday night. Columbus, Ohio, will be the site for this Big Ten showdown on FOX.
Indiana comes into the game unranked, with a record of 13-5. The 2025 season is crucial for head coach Mike Woodson. Woodson is under pressure this season to deliver. Indiana is one of the biggest brands in college basketball, but the Hoosiers have underperformed over the past few seasons.
The Hoosiers missed out on March Madness last season, and have reached the Big Dance just twice since 2017. Indiana has not advanced past the second round in March Madness since 2016. The Hoosiers are coming off of an embarrassing 94-69 home loss at the hands of Illinois. They've lost their last two games by a combined 50 points, and are in desperate need of a bounce back tonight.
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Indiana vs. Ohio State Odds
Indiana vs. Ohio State Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: January 17, 2024
- Time: 8:00 pm ET
- Where To Watch: FOX
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Indiana vs. Ohio State Prediction
Arizona transfer Oumar Ballo leads the team with 14.1 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. Malik Reneau has been solid, with 14.1 points per game and 5.9 rebounds. Myles Rice has added 12.4 points and 3.4 assists per game. Indiana has averaged 77.5 points per game.
Ohio State begins the contest with a 10-7 record. Despite its solid record, Ohio State is unranked. Ohio State has struggled lately, losing back-to-back games, but both were by a single basket. Most recently onn Tuesday, Ohio State was defeated by the Wisconsin Badgers, 70-68.
The Buckeyes have missed out on the big dance back-to-back seasons. First-year Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler hopes to end that drought this season. The last time Ohio State was in the Sweet 16 was in 2015.
Junior Bruce Thornton leads Ohio State with 17.4 points per game and 4.4 assists. Devin Royal has averaged 13.8 points and 7.4 rebounds. Freshman John Mobley Jr. has added 11.9 points and 1.8 assists. Ohio State has averaged 80.4 points per game.
Indiana vs. Ohio State Pick
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The line screams that Ohio State is the play tonight.
Despite losing their last two games, I have been impressed with the Buckeyes.
Indiana will struggle to slow down this talented Ohio State offense tonight as they continue to get blown out.
Let’s start the weekend with a winner!
