Ohio State Buckeyes will go to the free throw line vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, hoping to boost its 15-10 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Ohio State Buckeyes in this one, their betting line was listed as -11-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 6-18 and 8-12 ATS Rutgers Scarlet Knights will face the 15-10 Ohio State Buckeyes, who own a 13-12 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 13-7 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Ohio State Buckeyes are 11-14.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 345 (Rutgers) and the No. 193 (Ohio State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Rutgers's No. 208-ranked scoring average of 68.33 PPG, against a Ohio State Buckeyes defense rated No. 43 and allowing 66.2 PPG. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights FG% has averaged 41.98% to date this season, less than the Ohio State Buckeyes shooters have managed so far (44.14% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Buckeyes got 16 points from JaQuan Lyle as Ohio State ran past Northwestern 71-63 on Tuesday at Value City Arena.
Rutgers was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by Nebraska and falling by a 87-63 score at Sportsbook Bank Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Ohio State home to Michigan, Tuesday, February 16th
Rutgers at Illinois, Tuesday, February 16th