NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends - Northern Illinois Huskies Underdogs vs Ohio State Buckeyes

Value City Arena will host Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ohio State Buckeyes action on Wednesday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Ohio State Buckeyes betting line opened as -10.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ohio State Buckeyes Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Northern Illinois Huskies have watched them go 7-1 and 4-1 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Ohio State Buckeyes are at 4-5 and 4-5 ATS. In totals betting, the Ohio State Buckeyes are 3-6, while the Northern Illinois Huskies have a 2-3 mark.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 82-rated Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 63-ranked Northern Illinois Huskies, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Ohio State's No. 163-ranked scoring average of 72.44 PPG, against a Northern Illinois Huskies defense rated No. 25 and allowing 62.12 PPG. The Ohio State Buckeyes FG% has averaged 46.83% to date this season, more than the Northern Illinois Huskies shooters have managed so far (44.96% per game).