- Ohio State is a -7.5 point favorite vs Minnesota
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Minnesota / Ohio State TV channel: BTN
The Minnesota Golden Gophers visit Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Columbus, OH.
Ohio State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-118).
The Minnesota vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
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Minnesota vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Minnesota vs Ohio State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this college basketball game with 73.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Minnesota vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio State will cover the spread with 59.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Minnesota Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 32 games (+17.35 Units / 1% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.45 Units / 21% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
- Minnesota have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.30 Units / 18% ROI)
Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+1.00 Units / 0% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.75 Units / 2% ROI)
Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Minnesota has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.85 Units / -4.3% ROI).
- 11-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.4 Units / 0.46% ROI
- 7-11 when betting the Over for -5.1 Units / -25.76% ROI
- 11-7 when betting the Under for +3.3 Units / 16.67% ROI
Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio State has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -21.39% ROI).
- 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.55 Units / 0.12% ROI
- 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI
- 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has averaged 4.4 steals per game (70 steals/16 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.1
Ohio State averaged 5.4 steals per game (179 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Ohio State allowed opponents to shoot 41% (393/964) in the first half last season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Ohio State allowed 31.3 points per game (1,032 points/33 games) in the first half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33.8
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota is shooting 68% from the free throw line (1,052/1,552) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Minnesota has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (331 assists/ 196 TOs) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Minnesota averaged 68.1 points per game (2,178 points/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 77.1
Minnesota averaged 17.7 assists per game (530 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has averaged 4.4 steals per game (70 steals/16 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.1
Ohio State averaged 5.4 steals per game (179 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Ohio State allowed opponents to shoot 41% (393/964) in the first half last season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Ohio State allowed 31.3 points per game (1,032 points/33 games) in the first half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33.8
Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota is shooting 68% from the free throw line (1,052/1,552) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Minnesota has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (331 assists/ 196 TOs) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Minnesota averaged 68.1 points per game (2,178 points/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 77.1
Minnesota averaged 17.7 assists per game (530 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
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