In this article we will formulate an Ohio State vs Indiana State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 29th at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 8-4 this season after they defeated Kentucky by a score of 85-65 in their last game. Ohio State led 39-30 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half in the win. The Buckeyes shot 56.6% from the field, 28.6% on three pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Bruce Thornton led Ohio State with 30 points and four rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Buckeyes defeated Valpo by a score of 95-73, but did lose to Auburn by a score of 91-53 before that. Ohio State has scored 81.1 points per game and they have allowed 68.8 points against per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. Bruce Thornton is averaging 16.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, while Ohio State is shooting 50% from the field, 69.9% on free throws, and 39.9% on three pointers this year.
Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview
The Indiana State Sycamores are 8-4 this year after they defeated UHSP by a score of 101-53 in their last game. Indiana State led 56-19 at halftime and added 45 more points in the second half in the blowout win. The Sycamores shot 58.3% from the field, 37.1% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Jahni Summers led Indiana State with 22 points and two steals in the win.
Prior to that game, the Sycamores won four straight against Murray State, Missouri State, Tarleton State, and Iona. Indiana State has scored 84.4 points per game and they have allowed 74.6 points against per game, while also averaging 38.1 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. Samage Teel is averaging 17.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, while Indiana State is shooting 50.5% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 36.7% on three pointers this year.
Why Ohio State will beat Indiana State
- Ohio State has won 16 of its last 17 day games against non-Conference opponents at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center.
- Indiana State has lost each of its last three road games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Ohio State has won the first half in 21 of its last 22 games at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why Indiana State will beat Ohio State
- Indiana State has won each of its last five games.
- Indiana State has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Ohio State vs Indiana State Prediction
Ohio State comes into this matchup with a ton of momentum after blowing out Kentucky in their last game and they have won three of their last four games. The Buckeyes are shooting 50% from the field this year and they are 6-1 at home. Indiana State has won five games in a row, but none of those five wins were noteworthy. The Sycamores are shooting 50.5% from the field, but their defense has been questionable. Both teams are scoring over 81 points per game and I think we could see a very high scoring game here, so give me the over.