The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Ohio State and Duke on Tuesday, with the host Buckeyes trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Buckeyes currently sports a 6-0 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 2-1 ATS. The Blue Devils are 7-0 and 3-4 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Buckeyes produce a 1-2 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Blue Devils have gone 5-1-1 against the number.



View Duke vs Ohio State Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Ohio State opened as 6.5-point favorites in this College Basketball tilt.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 70-ranked Buckeyes and the No. 84-rated Blue Devils in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 102-84 win for the Buckeyes on Tuesday.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Ohio State has the nation's No. 10-rated offensive output, at 85.2 PPG. The visiting Blue Devils defense ranks No. 187 allowing on average 67.4 PPG. The Buckeyes FG% has averaged 51.5% so far, more than the Blue Devils marksmen have achieved on the year, 49.4% per game.

Defensively, Duke features the nation's No. 1-rated defense on the road, allowing 0 points per game. Ohio State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 32 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Duke, they were a 68-61 Sportsbook as they battled Kansas at home. They covered in the match as a 5-point favorite. Duke earned a 68-61 victory over Kansas on Wednesday, getting 17 points from Mason Plumlee at Lahaina Civic Center.

In their last action, Ohio State was an 80-47 Sportsbook at home against Valparaiso. They covered the 22.5–point spread as favorites. The Buckeyes blew out Valparaiso on Friday, running up a 20+ point victory in an 80-47 win at Value City Arena.


Duke Blue Devils Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Colorado State are 1-0
After playing Kansas are 0-1
After a win are 9-1

Ohio State Buckeyes Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
After playing Valparaiso are 2-0
After a win are 9-1

A few Blue Devils at Buckeyes trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Duke's last 6 games on the road
Duke is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


Next up:
Duke home to Colorado State, Wednesday, December 7
Ohio State home to Texas-Pan American, Saturday, December 3