Ohio State vs. Kansas Free Pick
LAWRENCE, KS (The Spread) – Two top-15 teams will battle this afternoon in Lawrence when No. 13 Kansas hosts No. 2 Ohio State at 3:15PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Ohio State as a 3-point favorite over Kansas for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 139 points. Ohio State enters the day with a perfect 8-0 record while Kansas is 6-2 and 4-0 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Jayhawks opened as a 1.5-point underdog but the line has since climbed to 3 or even 3.5 at some books. The over/under total has also gone up after opening at 138, and is now 139 at most sports books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 10,000-plus wagers placed on today’s game, 82% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Buckeyes. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
FREE PICK: Take Ohio State. According to latest college basketball trends, the Buckeyes are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 non-conference games and 6-2 in their last eight games overall. They’re also 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as a favorite and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a road favorite. The Jayhawks, meanwhile, are just 1-10 against the number in their last 11 games versus the Big Ten. While Jared Sullinger could miss the game due to a bad back, Ohio State still has enough firepower to bring down Kansas on the Jayhawks’ home floor. Look for William Buford and Aaron Craft to pick up the slack if Sullinger can’t go.
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