Indiana vs Ohio State Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Ohio State (17-13) vs. Indiana (18-12)
March 8, 2025 3:45 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana -2.5; Over/Under: 147.5
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The Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Here’s a Indiana vs Ohio State Prediction. This article will include a Indiana vs Ohio State Pick.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes recently lost to UCLA, while beating USC and Nebraska. Ohio State looks for three straight wins for the first time since January 21-30.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 79.7 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 73.7 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Bruce Thornton is averaging 17.8 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Devin Royal is averaging 13.6 points and 7 rebounds. John Mobley Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Micah Parrish is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Ohio State Buckeyes are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Ohio State Buckeyes are allowing 30.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers revelry beat Washington and Penn State, while losing to Oregon. It’s senior night for an Indiana roster that has nine seniors.
The Indiana Hoosiers are averaging 75.5 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 72.4 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Oumar Ballo is averaging 13.3 points and 9.2 rebounds, while Malik Reneau is averaging 13 points and 2.1 assists. Mackenzie Mgbako is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Rice is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Indiana Hoosiers are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Hoosiers are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win
- Indiana has won 14 of its last 16 games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Ohio State has lost each of its last four day games.
- The home team has won the first half in seven of the last eight games between Ohio State and Indiana.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won four of its last five day games against Indiana.
- Indiana has lost each of its last four games following a road loss.
- Indiana has lost the first half in each of its last six games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Indiana vs Ohio State Injury Report
Indiana will be without Jakai Newton, Jackson Creel, Gabe Cupps, Shaun Burke, and Ian Stephens. Ohio State will be without Meechie Johnson Jr., while Colby Baumann is questionable with an illness.
Indiana vs Ohio State Prediction
You could argue Ohio State is the more talented team, but it was Indiana that won the first game in overtime and has beaten the Buckeyes in each of the last four games. Indiana has put together some decent games lately, with wins in three of its last four games. Indiana has seen 13 of its 18 wins this season come at home, and it’s senior night, which adds extra motivation. Also, this will be the last regular season game for Mike Woodson, so you can bet players will have him on their mind as well. There should be a lot of emotions in the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall today. I expect the Hoosiers to find a way to get it done given everything on the line. I’ll lay the bucket with Indiana.
