- Ohio State is a -5.5 point favorite vs Minnesota
- Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
- Ohio State / Minnesota TV channel: FS1
The Ohio State Buckeyes visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Jan. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Minneapolis, MN.
Ohio State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).
The Ohio State vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 137.5 total points.
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Ohio State vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ohio State | -5.5 -105 | O 137.5 -115 | -225 |
| Minnesota | +5.5 -115 | U 137.5 -105 | +185 |
Ohio State vs Minnesota Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Ohio State 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 Minnesota Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio State will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 36 games (+8.00 Units / 4% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.70 Units / 11% ROI)
- Ohio State have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.45 Units / 11% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.00 Units / 11% ROI)
Minnesota Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Minnesota has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.20 Units / 31% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+6.15 Units / 3% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+5.15 Units / 22% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.20 Units / 5% ROI)
Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio State has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI).
- 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.3 Units / 0.59% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.06% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 9.8% ROI
Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Minnesota has a 1-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-11.15 Units / -72.17% ROI).
- 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.5 Units / 0.76% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.06% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 9.8% ROI
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State is shooting 54% (220/405) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 49%
Ohio State has averaged 81.3 points per game (1,138 points/14 games) this season — 49th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 75.1
Ohio State shot 77% from the free throw line (495/646) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Ohio State shot 77% from the free throw line (495/646) last season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota is shooting 30% from three (86/286) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Minnesota is shooting 64% from the free throw line (166/261) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Minnesota has averaged 67.4 points per game (944 points/14 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 79.2
Minnesota is shooting 66% from the free throw line (354/534) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%
Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (92/332) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 31%
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 23% from three (36/155) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 31%
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (92/332) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,155/2,789) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (129/320) last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
Minnesota has averaged 5.7 steals per game (80 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 47th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Minnesota has averaged 6.4 steals per game (192 steals/30 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Minnesota has averaged 5.7 steals per game (80 steals/14 games) this season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
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