- Kentucky is a -8.5 point favorite vs Ohio State
- Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
- Ohio State / Kentucky TV channel: CBS
The Ohio State Buckeyes visit Madison Square Garden to take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pm EST in New York, NY.
Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).
The Ohio State vs. Kentucky Over/Under is 160.5 total points.
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Ohio State vs. Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ohio State | +8.5 -110 | O 160.5 -110 | +290 |
| Kentucky | -8.5 -110 | U 160.5 -110 | -375 |
Ohio State vs Kentucky Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Ohio State vs Kentucky Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 36 games (+9.30 Units / 5% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.75 Units / 11% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)
- Ohio State have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.35 Units / 6% ROI)
Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.85 Units / 29% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.27 Units / 26% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 33 games (+7.90 Units / 1% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.05 Units / 10% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+3.20 Units / 0% ROI)
Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio State has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI).
- 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.85 Units / 0.26% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.11% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 5% ROI
Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kentucky has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.75 Units / -14.4% ROI).
- 9-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +10 Units / 1.61% ROI
- 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI
- 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State is shooting 41% from three (99/244) this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Ohio State shot 45% (892/1,966) last season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Ohio State has averaged 1.31 points per shot (3,409 points/2,611 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Ohio State has averaged 14.9 assists per game (164 assists/11 games) this season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 16.0
Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (214 assists/ 106 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Kentucky has a 30% free throw rate (814 free throw attempts/2,674 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 36%
Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (254/660) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 41%
Ohio State has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (760 points/660 shots) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Ohio State allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (2,313 points/1,963 shots) last season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,091/2,623) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky has averaged 32.6 defensive rebounds per game (359 rebounds/11 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.5
Kentucky has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (227 points/206 shots) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.33
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (84/304) this season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (292/742) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
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