Ohio State (10-7) vs Indiana (13-5)
Game Info: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Schottenstein Center)
Betting Odds: Ohio State -7.5 -- Over/Under: 148.5 Click Here For Live Odds
The Indiana vs Ohio State Game Preview!
The Outlet Sports Ventures keeps delivering top-notch info, the latest trends, and winning picks to our readers for all sports, but college basketball is our true love. As we head toward March Madness, we'll keep bringing you the best College Hoops content around—always free and always spot-on! In today's article, we're diving into an Indiana vs. Ohio State prediction for the College Basketball game on Friday, January 17th, at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. Let's check out the prediction for this matchup.
The Indiana Hoosiers Team Preview!
The Indiana Hoosiers are 13-5 (4-3) this season after taking a 94-69 loss to Illinois in their last matchup. They were down 60-32 at halftime but managed to outscore Illinois 37-34 in the second half, even though it wasn't enough to win. The Hoosiers hit 38.5% of their shots, 22.2% from beyond the arc, and nailed 83.3% of their free throws. Oumar Ballo was the standout with 16 points and 15 rebounds, while Luke Goode chipped in 13 points and an assist.
Before that loss, the Hoosiers fell to Iowa 85-60, but they did manage to beat USC 82-69 earlier. Indiana's been doing pretty well, winning five of their last seven games, with Big Ten victories over Minnesota, Rutgers, and Penn State. They’re scoring 77.5 points per game and letting in 72.3 points, while also averaging 38.6 rebounds and 16.5 assists per game this season. Oumar Ballo is putting up 14.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Malik Reneau (who might not play) is averaging 14.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this year. Indiana's shooting 46.7% from the field, hitting 72.6% of their free throws, and making 31.4% of their three-pointers this season.
The Ohio State Buckeyes Team Preview!
The Ohio State Buckeyes are sitting at 10-7 (2-4) this season after a close loss to Wisconsin, 70-68. They were trailing 37-20 at halftime but came back strong, outscoring Wisconsin 48-33 in the second half. The Buckeyes hit 42.4% of their shots from the field, 29.4% from beyond the arc, and nailed 86.7% of their free throws. Bruce Thornton was the standout for Ohio State with 21 points and three assists, while Devin Royal chipped in with 12 points and six rebounds.
Before that game, the Buckeyes took a close loss to Oregon, 73-71, but managed to edge out Minnesota 89-88 earlier. Ohio State has dropped three of their last four games, though they did snag wins against Indiana State, Kentucky, and Valparaiso before that. This season, Ohio State is putting up 80.4 points per game and giving up 71.1 points, with averages of 35.3 rebounds and 14.1 assists each game. Bruce Thornton is putting up 17.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, while Devin Royal is averaging 13.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. They're shooting 48.2% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 37.4% from three-point range this season. After this game, Ohio State is set to face Purdue and Iowa.
The Indiana vs Ohio State Game Prediction!
The Pick: Ohio State -7.5 -110
Both teams are having a tough time lately, making this game crucial for them to bounce back. Ohio State has dropped three of their last four games, but they looked strong in the second half against Wisconsin last time. The Buckeyes are shooting over 48% and putting up 80.4 points per game. Indiana, on the other hand, has lost their last two games by 25 points each. Offensively, they’re similar to Ohio State, but their defense has been terrible recently. Ohio State has been competitive despite their losses, so I’d go with the Buckeyes at home for this one.
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.
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