No. 16 Ohio State (14-5) and Rutgers (13-9) will face off in a battle on Wednesday night. The Buckeyes are looking to win their second straight contest as in their last matchup, Ohio State beat Maryland 82-67. Rutgers upset No. 17 Michigan State 84-63 in its previous game on Saturday.
Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET from Jersey Mike's Arena. Ohio State is favored by three points in the latest Ohio State vs. Rutgers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is 135.5. Before locking in any Ohio State vs. Rutgers picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Ohio State vs. Rutgers and revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine to see all of the model's college basketball picks. Here are several college basketball odds and betting lines for Ohio State vs. Rutgers:
- Ohio State vs. Rutgers spread: Ohio State -3
- Ohio State vs. Rutgers over-under: 135.5 points
- OSU: Buckeyes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall
- RUTG: Scarlet Knights are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games
Why Ohio State can cover
The Buckeyes are coming off a commanding 82-67 win over Maryland. Ohio State shot 51 percent from the floor and had three players who were in double figures. Junior forward E.J. Liddell logged a double-double with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists while sophomore forward Zed Key dropped 14 points along with seven rebounds.
Ohio State also had it going from downtown, shooting 11-for-26 from beyond the arc. Senior forward Justin Ahrens was a big reason for that as Ahrens finished with 14 points and knocked down four 3-pointers. The Buckeyes' defense was also stellar in the victory as it forced Maryland to shoot 39 percent from the floor.
Why Rutgers can cover
Senior guard Ron Harper Jr. is leading the way for Rutgers with 15.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. Harper Jr. is the best marksman for the Scarlet Knights, shooting 41 percent from downtown. The New Jersey native has scored at least 20 points in six games. In the Jan. 15 win over Maryland, Harper Jr. logged 31 points, four rebounds, and shot 6-for-8 from beyond the arc.
Sophomore center Clifford Omoruyi is averaging 11.4 points, eight rebounds, and shoots 60 percent from the floor. Omoruyi has registered four double-doubles on the year. The Nigeria native has also tallied at least two blocks in nine games thus far. In the win over No. 17 Michigan State, Omoruyi had 17 points, four rebounds, and two blocks. He also shot a percent 6-for-6 from the field.
How to make Ohio State vs. Rutgers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 139 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the model's Rutgers vs. Ohio State pick at SportsLine.
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