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Ohio State vs Indiana Prediction 1/17/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Indiana (13-5) vs. Ohio State (10-7)
January 17, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Ohio State -7.5; Over/Under: 148.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Ohio State vs Indiana Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, January 17th, at the Value City Center.  Let’s take a look at an Ohio State Buckeyes vs Indiana Hoosiers Pick.

Ohio State Keeps Falling Short

Three games ago against Minnesota, it took overtime to come away with a one-point victory over Minnesota. Two games ago against Oregon, Ohio State was defeated 73-71 and in the last game against Wisconsin, they were defied 70-68. In the second half, they outscored Wisconsin 48-33 but that led to the defeat. Ohio State shot 42.4 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from behind the three-point line. Bruce Thorton had another strong game putting up 21 points, three assists, and two rebounds. 


Ohio State on the season is averaging 80.4 points while their defense is giving up 71.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 66th in the league while the defense is ranked 173rd. They are shooting 48.2 percent from the field which is 45th in the league. They are shooting 37.09 percent from behind the three-point line which is 47th in the league. Bruce Thorton has been the top player, averaging 17.4 points while shooting 53.1 percent from the field. Ohio State will meet Purdue and Iowa after this game. 

Why Ohio State Will Beat Indiana

  • Ohio State has won 22 of its last 25 games at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Indiana has lost the first half in six of its last seven games at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center.

Indiana is in Trouble

Indiana is in trouble and it’s never good when the student section is chanting for the coach to be fired. In the last game, Indiana faced off against Illinois in the last game and they scored 69 points, but the defense gave up 94 points and that led to the defeat. Indiana shot 38.5 percent from the field and 22.2 percent from behind the three-point line. Oumar Ballo was the top player putting up 16 points, 15 rebounds, and one assist. 

Indiana is averaging 77.5 points while their defense is giving up 72.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 116th in the league while the defense is ranked 218th. They are shooting 46.7 percent from the field. Oumar Bello has been the top player for the Hoosiers, averaging 14.1 points while shooting 67.9 percent from the field. There are four different players that are averaging at least 12.3 points per game. 

Ohio State vs Indiana Prediction

Ohio State is going to have no issue running up the score enough and even though the last couple of games have been close, they are going to find success here. Indiana is averaging 77.5 points per game, but their defense is going to struggle here, and that is going to be the difference here. Indiana’s offense isn’t going to be good enough here, and Ohio State will get the job done here. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Ohio State -7.5

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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