In this article, we will formulate an Ohio State vs Pittsburgh prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 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 5-1 this year after they defeated Green Bay by a score of 102-69 in their last game. Ohio State led 42-32 at the half and they scored 60 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Buckeyes shot 55.9% from the field, 45.2% on three-pointers, and 63.2% on free throws in the game. Bruce Thornton led Ohio State with 25 points and nine assists in the game.
Prior to that win, the Buckeyes defeated Campbell by a score of 104-60 and Evansville by a score of 80-30. Ohio State has scored 85.2 points per game and they have allowed 59.3 points per game, while also averaging 39 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game this season. John Mobley Jr. is averaging 15.2 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Ohio State is shooting 51.3% from the field, 68.1% on free throws, and 43.4% on three-pointers this year.
Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Panthers are 6-1 this season after they lost to Wisconsin by a score of 81-75 in their last game. Pittsburgh led 34-27 at halftime, but they allowed 54 points in the second half in the loss. The Panthers shot 50% from the field, 21.7% on three-pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Ishmael Leggett led Pittsburgh with 17 points and eight rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Panthers defeated LSU by a score of 74-63 and VMI by a score of 93-48. Pittsburgh has scored 84.3 points per game and they have allowed 63.1 points per game, while also averaging 39.4 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game this season. Ishmael Leggett is averaging 18.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Pittsburgh is shooting 50.2% from the field, 75.7% on free throws, and 33.9% on three-pointers this year. Pittsburgh will meet Mississippi State after this game.
Why Ohio State will beat Pittsburgh
- Ohio State has won each of its last 16 day games against non-conference opponents at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center.
- Pittsburgh has lost three of its last four games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Ohio State has won the first half in 18 of its last 19 games at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of Ohio State’s last 12 day games have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Five of Pittsburgh’s last six day games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Ohio State vs Pittsburgh Prediction
Both of these teams come into this game with only one loss on the season, but Ohio State will have the home-court advantage here. The Buckeyes have put up over 100 points in each of their last two games, and they are shooting over 51% from the field this season. Pittsburgh is coming off of their first loss against Wisconsin, but they are shooting over 50% as well. These two teams have very similar statistics, but I was high on Ohio State coming into this season and I don’t see them losing this game at home. Take the Buckeyes here.