Ohio State vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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  • Minnesota (22-3) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Ohio State (10-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Ohio State / Minnesota TV channel: BTN

The Ohio State Buckeyes (10-15) visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (22-3) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Ohio State vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Ohio State vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio State+3.5 -110O 138.5 -115+145
Minnesota -3.5 -110U 138.5 -105-175

Ohio State vs Minnesota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this college basketball game with 61.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ohio State vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio State will cover the spread with 60.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 34 games (+4.80 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.05 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Minnesota have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 31 games (+17.40 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+12.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.80 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has a 10-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.55 Units / -22.86% ROI).

  • 8-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.05 Units / -18.09% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has a 21-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+17.7 Units / 64.36% ROI).

  • 15-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.5 Units / 7.52% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has averaged 6.1 assists per game (347 assists/57 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Ohio State is shooting 75% from the free throw line (442/591) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Ohio State is shooting 36% from three (401/1,121) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Ohio State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (328/432) this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota is shooting 63% from the free throw line (385/614) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Minnesota is shooting 64% from the free throw line (607/946) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Minnesota is shooting 64% from the free throw line (416/649) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Minnesota is shooting 63% from the free throw line (177/280) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has forced 9.7 turnovers per game (406 turnovers/42 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.7

Ohio State has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,937 points/3,351 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Ohio State has forced 8.8 turnovers per game (132 turnovers/15 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4

Ohio State has forced 10.6 turnovers per game (602 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota has averaged 5.7 steals per game (195 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Minnesota has averaged 5.4 steals per game (287 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Minnesota has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (232/609) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 34%

Minnesota has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (58/184) in the second half this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%


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