NCAA Basketball Odds: Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

Madison Square Garden will host Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers action on Saturday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you were backing the Ohio State Buckeyes in this one, their betting line was listed as -10-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Ohio State Buckeyes will look to cover the spread vs the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday, as the Buckeyes are 10-8 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Golden Gophers are 9-11 ATS. Ohio State is 5-13 against the total, while Minnesota is 10-10 versus the total betting line.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers sit at No. 162 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Ohio State Buckeyes sit at No. 13 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Minnesota's No. 51-ranked scoring average of 79.67 PPG, against a Ohio State Buckeyes defense rated No. 59 and allowing 67.1 PPG. The Minnesota Golden Gophers FG% has averaged 44.21% to date this season, less than the Ohio State Buckeyes shooters have managed so far (49.31% per game).