No. 15 Oregon finds itself as an underdog in Columbus, OH on Thursday night. Will the Ducks pull off the upset in this Oregon vs. Ohio State matchup? Or is there a better bet tonight in this Big Ten clash?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Oregon Ducks (+3) at Ohio State Buckeyes (-3); o/u 150.5
6:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, January 9, 2025
Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH
TV: BTN
Oregon vs. Ohio State Public Betting: Bettors Taking Buckeyes
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 55% of public bettors are currently backing Ohio State when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Shelstad scores game-high 23 points
Jackson Shelstad chipped in 23 points (8-10 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 35 minutes during Sunday’s 83-79 victory over Maryland. Shelstad converted on 8-of-10 looks from the field, including all five attempts from range, finishing with a game-high 23 points during Sunday’s win over the Terrapins. The 6-foot sophomore has started in all 15 games this season, averaging 11.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.9 steals on 30.7 minutes per game. Shelstad will look to stay hot from range during Thursday’s matchup with Ohio State.
Royal has team-high 19 points in thriller
Devin Royal provided 19 points (5-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 41 minutes during Monday’s 89-88 2OT victory over Minnesota. Royal led the Buckeyes with 19 points and seven rebounds as the Buckeyes took down the Golden Gophers in a double-overtime thriller. The 6-foot-6 sophomore has shown massive improvements in his second collegiate season, tripling his averages in points per game (4.7 to 14.6) and rebounds per game (2.4 to 7.3). Royal, who is shooting an efficient 56.5 percent from the field this season, will look to keep the positive momentum rolling into Thursday’s game against Oregon.
Oregon vs. Ohio State CBB Prediction:
Take Oregon. The Buckeyes just played a double overtime game against a Minnesota team that hadn’t covered a single spread since its first contest of the season. The Golden Gophers lost by one, but covered as a 5-point home dog. While the Ducks and Buckeyes have both dropped back-to-back games ATS, Oregon is also 8-2 in its last 10 games overall.
Oregon vs. Ohio State College Hoops Prediction: Oregon Ducks +3