Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Point Spread: Betting Trends Hint at Winner

A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Ohio State Buckeyes taking on the Minnesota Golden Gophers Sunday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Minnesota Golden Gophers betting line as -6-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Minnesota Golden Gophers currently sport a 14-2 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 9-5 ATS. The Ohio State Buckeyes are 10-5 and 5-8 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Minnesota Golden Gophers produce a 6-8 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Ohio State Buckeyes have gone 7-5-1 against the totals betting line.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers sit at No. 27 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Ohio State Buckeyes sit at No. 52 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Minnesota's No. 90-ranked offense, averaging 77.31 PPG, against a Buckeyes defense that ranks No. 37 at 64.73 PPG. The Golden Gophers field goal percentage has averaged 44.37% so far, less than the Buckeyes marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.79% per game.