Ohio State vs Oregon Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 9

The Oregon Ducks (13-2, 2-2 Big Ten) will attempt to build on a six-game road win streak when they visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-5, 2-2 Big Ten) on January 9, 2025 at Value City Arena.

Before you place your bet on this game at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Ohio State vs. Oregon Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Game time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV channel: Big Ten Network
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Arena: Value City Arena

Ohio State vs. Oregon Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Ohio State win (59.1%)

Ohio State is a 3.5-point favorite against Oregon on Thursday and the total has been set at 150.5 points. Keep reading for a few betting insights and trends before you place a wager on the matchup.

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Ohio State vs. Oregon: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Ohio State has compiled a 9-6-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Oregon has won eight games against the spread this season, while failing to cover seven times.
• As a 3.5-point underdog or more in 2024-25, Oregon is 2-0 against the spread compared to the 7-2 ATS record Ohio State puts up as a 3.5-point favorite.
• In home games last season, the Buckeyes sported a better record against the spread (8-9-0) compared to their ATS record in road games (4-6-0).
• Last year, the Ducks were 7-9-0 at home against the spread (.438 winning percentage). Away, they were 5-6-0 ATS (.455).
• Ohio State has posted one win against the spread in conference play this year.
• Oregon has won once against the spread in Big Ten games this year.

Ohio State vs. Oregon: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Ohio State has been the moneyline favorite in nine games this season and has come away with the win seven times (77.8%) in those contests.
• The Buckeyes have not lost in seven games this year when favored by -178 or better on the moneyline.
• Oregon has been the moneyline underdog just two other times so far this season, and it won both games.
• The Ducks have played as a moneyline underdog of +146 or longer in only one game this season, which they won.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that Ohio State has a 64% chance of pulling out a win.

Ohio State vs. Oregon Head-to-Head Comparison

• Ohio State's +162 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 10.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 81.8 points per game (49th in college basketball) while giving up 71 per outing (175th in college basketball).
• Ohio State's leading scorer, Bruce Thornton, ranks 108th in the nation scoring 16.9 points per game.
• Oregon puts up 79.6 points per game (83rd in college basketball) while allowing 69.4 per outing (127th in college basketball). It has a +153 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 10.2 points per game.
• Nate Bittle's team-leading 13.4 points per game rank him 439th in college basketball.
• The Buckeyes come out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 1.7 boards. They are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game (230th in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 30.4 per outing.
• Devin Royal averages 7.3 rebounds per game (ranking 131st in college basketball) to lead the Buckeyes.
• The 33.3 rebounds per game the Ducks accumulate rank 156th in the nation, 2.6 more than the 30.7 their opponents record.
• Bittle leads the team with 8.1 rebounds per game (73rd in college basketball).
• Ohio State averages 102.8 points per 100 possessions (57th in college basketball), while giving up 89.2 points per 100 possessions (133rd in college basketball).
• The Ducks rank 89th in college basketball with 100.3 points scored per 100 possessions, and 93rd defensively with 87.4 points conceded per 100 possessions.

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