- Ohio State is a -21.5 point favorite vs Valparaiso
- Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
- Valparaiso / Ohio State TV channel: PEAC
The Valparaiso Beacons visit Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Dec. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Columbus, OH.
Ohio State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -21.5 (-110).
The Valparaiso vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 150.5 total points.
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Valparaiso vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Valparaiso | +21.5 -110 | O 150.5 -110 | + |
| Ohio State | -21.5 -110 | U 150.5 -110 | + |
Valparaiso vs Ohio State 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.
Valparaiso vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio State will cover the spread with 57.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Valparaiso Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Valparaiso has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.40 Units / 16% ROI)
- Valparaiso have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 13 away games (+2.80 Units / 22% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.15 Units / 14% ROI)
Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 games at home (+11.75 Units / 8% 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 have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 19 games at home (+4.20 Units / 19% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.10 Units / 19% ROI)
Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Valparaiso has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.65 Units / -3.49% ROI
- 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio State has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI).
- 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 0.13% ROI
- 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.42% ROI
- 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 15.6% ROI
Valparaiso Offensive Stats & Trends:
Valparaiso averaged 1.10 points per shot (2,093 points/1,899 shots) last season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Valparaiso averaged 67.5 points per game (2,093 points/31 games) last season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Valparaiso averaged 24% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (453 free throw attempts/1,899 field goal attempts) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Valparaiso shot 41% (774/1,899) last season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
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%
Valparaiso Defensive Stats & Trends:
Valparaiso forced 12.5 turnovers per game (387 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.6
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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