A clear difference can be seen in Ohio State compared to the opening weeks of the season. After looking like bona fide Final Four material in the campaign’s first two months the Buckeyes have come down to earth. OSU’s offensive limitations have played a role in their betting on CBB decline. By contrast, the Golden Gophers have shown rapid improvement and wagering value. Minnesota lacks championship metrics but is finding ways to win and payout. With the Big Ten Conference schedule in full swing, the question is which Ohio State and Minnesota teams will gamblers get?
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
| Date and Time: | Thursday, January 23, 2020, 6:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio |
| Minnesota vs. Ohio State TV Coverage: | FS1 |
| Minnesota vs. Ohio State CBB odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Overview
Late on Ohio State has cooled off dramatically with just two sportsbook payouts in their last nine games. OSU is now 12-6 straight up, 10-8 vs. the line, and 7-11 under the total. National metrics have the Buckeyes ranked 116th for scoring offense and 30th for points allowed.
Counter to that is a Golden Gophers hot streak of six payouts in eight outings. Minnesota is 10-7 straight up, 11-6 against the spread, and 8-9 under the total. As a result, the Gophers rank 124th for scoring offense and 121st for points allowed.
Key Golden Gophers: C Daniel Oturu (20.3 PTS, 12.1 REB, 2.8 BLK, 62.3 FGPCT, 69.3 FTPCT, 35.7 3PPCT), G Marcus Carr (16.5 PTS, 5.3 REB, 7.3 AST, 38.2 FGPCT, 75.7 FTPCT, 32.1 3PPCT), G Kalscheur (11.9 PTS, 2.6 REB, 38.0 FGPCT, 73.1 FTPCT, 33.1 3PPCT)
Key Buckeyes: F Kaleb Wesson (14.7 PTS, 9.3 REB, 2.2 AST, 45.9 FGPCT, 73.4 FTPCT, 43.3 3PPCT), G Duane Washington Jr (11.3 PTS, 2.4 REB, 44.4 FGPCT, 83.9 FTPCT, 45.1 3PPCT), G DJ Carter (10.1 PTS, 2.7 REB, 3.1 AST, 46.0 FGPCT, 72.9 FTPCT, 38.9 3PPCT)
Minnesota and Ohio State Against the spread
The Golden Gophers are:
- 4-5 against the spread in their last nine away games
- 1-10 under the total on the road
- 1-9 vs. the odds in their last 10 games at Ohio State
- 3-4-1 under the total in away games with the Buckeyes
- 9-6-1 on the board as an underdog
- 3-6 under the total in their last nine games getting points
The Buckeyes are:
- 2-5 against the spread as a favorite
- 2-4 under the total in their last six games as a chalk
- 10-3 with the number in their last 13 home matchups
- 4-6 under the total in their last 10 home court games
- 12-4 vs. the odds in their head to head series with Minnesota
- 6-1-1 over the total in their last eight games with the Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Bet on CBB Picks
In this situation, Ohio State’s Betting on CBB dominance of this head to head series is hard to ignore. As was previously noted the Buckeyes are also a reliable bet at home. Most observers still see OSU as the top challenger to Michigan State for the Big Ten crown. Further, questions about Minnesota sustaining success are legitimate.
Minnesota vs. Ohio State Bet on CBB Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes
Minnesota vs. Ohio State Bet on CBB Score Prediction: Ohio State 86, Minnesota 67