Last Updated on March 25, 2011 11:30 pm by drew
Kentucky vs. Ohio State Odds
NEWARK, NJ (TheSpread) – Ohio State looks to avoid the same fate as other No. 1 seeds in this NCAA Tournament as the Buckeyes takes on Kentucky in the Sweet Sixteen on Friday.
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Ohio State is the No. 1 seed in the East Region while Kentucky is the No. 4 seed. These two will face off at 9:45PM ET from the Prudential Center.
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bodog.com Ohio State has odds of -6 points against Kentucky on Friday. The over/under total has been set at 141.5 points.
Ohio State is 34-2 on the season and 5-0 in games at a neutral site. The Buckeyes are 18-15 against the points spread odds and they have gone over the point total in 19 of 33 lined games. Ohio State is posting 77.1 points per game while allowing just 59.8 points per game on defense. OSU got past Texas-San Antonio 75-46 and George Mason 98-66 to reach the Sweet Sixteen. The Buckeyes shot 61 percent in the win over George Mason and hit 16 3-pointers while forcing 17 turnovers. David Lighty had 25 points to lead Ohio State, as he shot 7-for-7 from 3-point land.
Kentucky is 27-8 overall and 8-1 in games at a neutral site. The Wildcats are 14-15-1 against the point spread odds and they have hit the under in 16 of 30 lined games. Kentucky is scoring 76.4 points per game while allowing 63.8 per contest. The Wildcats beat Princeton 59-57 and West Virginia 71-63 in two tournament games. Freshman Brandon Knight had 30 points to lead the Wildcats in the win over WVU.
Trends show that Kentucky is 1-7 against the point spread odds in their last 8 games following a cover while Ohio State is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against SEC opponents.
In terms of injuries, Kentucky comes into the game healthy while Ohio state could be without forward J.D. Weatherspoon because of eligibility issues.
Over 38,500 public bets have been placed on this game and Ohio State is getting 70% of the wagers with point spread odds of -6 against Kentucky on Friday.
2011 March Madness Game Odds:
Kentucky vs. Ohio State, 9:45PM ET (View Matchup)
Kentucky +6 Over 141.5
Ohio State -6 Under 141.5
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