Ohio State vs Rutgers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 2

• Ohio State is a -9.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
• Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
• Ohio State / Rutgers TV channel: PEAC

The Ohio State Buckeyes visit Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Piscataway, NJ.

Ohio State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).

The Ohio State vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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

Ohio State vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this college basketball game with 71.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ohio State vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio State will cover the spread with 56.9% confidence for today’s game.

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Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Ohio State has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
• Ohio State has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.30 Units / 10% ROI)
• Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)

Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+9.35 Units / 43% ROI)
• Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI).

• 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 0.09% ROI
• 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
• 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 3-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8 Units / -55.94% ROI).

• 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.35 Units / -7.32% ROI
• 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
• 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers had a TS% of 41% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

Rutgers has a TS% of 43% this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 50%

Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Rutgers had a TS% of 41% last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has averaged 4.6 steals per game (55 steals/12 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.3

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 34% from three (117/343) in the second half last season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Ohio State allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (1,032 points/964 shots) in the first half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.15

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers had a TS% of 41% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

Rutgers has a TS% of 43% this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 50%

Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Rutgers had a TS% of 41% last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has averaged 4.6 steals per game (55 steals/12 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.3

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 34% from three (117/343) in the second half last season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Ohio State allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (1,032 points/964 shots) in the first half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.15

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