The Ohio State Buckeyes will hit the floor running against the away Rutgers Scarlet Knights Tuesday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Ohio State Buckeyes in this one found them listed as -14-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Scarlet Knights was expected to move the line.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Ohio State Buckeyes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Ohio State Buckeyes sport a record of 22-7 and 14-13 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Rutgers Scarlet Knights have 13-16 and 12-13 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 7-20 for the Ohio State Buckeyes and 10-15 for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 270-rated Rutgers Scarlet Knights taking on the No. 20-rated Ohio State Buckeyes in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Ohio State's No. 99 nationally ranked offense (75.83 points per game) against a Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense that sits as the No. 12 at 63.62 PPG. The Ohio State Buckeyes have been averaging 48.37% from the field, more than the Scarlet Knights have managed so far this season (39.89% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Rutgers suffered a 61-51 loss against Maryland on Saturday, getting 11 points from Eugene Omoruyi in a losing effort at Xfinity Center.
Ohio State got 20 points and 15 rebounds from Jae'Sean Tate in a losing cause in their 74-62 loss to Michigan on Sunday.
Next Betting Matchups
Rutgers home to Illinois, Sunday, February 25th
Ohio State at Indiana, Friday, February 23rd