- Ohio State is a -4.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
- Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
- Rutgers / Ohio State TV channel: FS1
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights visit Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Dec. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Columbus, OH.
Ohio State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The Rutgers vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 155.5 total points.
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Rutgers vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Rutgers | +4.5 -110 | O 155.5 -110 | +170 |
| Ohio State | -4.5 -110 | U 155.5 -110 | -210 |
Rutgers vs Ohio State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this college basketball game with 73.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Rutgers vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.35 Units / 6% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.11 Units / 6% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)
Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+9.45 Units / 6% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.30 Units / 20% ROI)
- Ohio State have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.20 Units / 20% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.10 Units / 19% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+3.50 Units / 1% ROI)
Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rutgers has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -28.57% ROI).
- 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.05 Units / 0.05% ROI
- 6-2 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI
- 2-6 when betting the Under for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI
Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio State has a 5-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI).
- 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 0.13% ROI
- 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.49% ROI
- 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -3.45% ROI
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers shot 39% (709/1,819) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%
Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Rutgers shot 29% from three (169/580) last season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State shot 80% from the free throw line (313/391) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%
Ohio State shot 45% (892/1,966) last season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Ohio State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (237 assists/ 161 TOs) in the second half last season — tied for 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4
Ohio State shot 77% from the free throw line (495/646) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers averaged 7.6 steals per game (228 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 41% (687/1,698) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Rutgers stole the ball 228 times last season — 4th most among Big 10 Teams
Rutgers allowed 66.2 points per game (1,985 points/30 games) last season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 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 averaged 5.4 steals per game (179 steals/33 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3
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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