Rutgers vs. Ohio State, 12/8/22 CBB Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Rutgers vs. Ohio State Prediction & Odds

Big Ten rivals clash on ESPN2 Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. ET when No. 25 Ohio State hosts Rutgers from Value City Arena in Columbus, OH.

With the Buckeyes laying 5.5 points as a home favorite and the total sitting at 136.5, what’s the best play on the board when it comes to tonight’s matchup?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

873 Rutgers Scarlet Knights (+5.5) at 874 Ohio State Buckeyes (-5.5); o/u 136.5

7:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, December 8, 2022

Value City Arena, Columbus, OH

Rutgers vs. Ohio State Public Betting Information

Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 67% 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.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights DFS Spin

Aundre Hyatt chipped in 11 points (4-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt), seven rebounds and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 68-61 loss to Miami (FL). Hyatt scored over 10 points for the first time in three games but shot poorly en route to the loss. Whether Hyatt needs to do better from distance or pick better shots to take, he hasn't shown great efficiency.

Ohio State Buckeyes DFS Spin

Felix Okpara provided 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 16 minutes during Saturday's 96-59 win over Saint Francis U. Okpara doesn't have a major role in the rotation just yet but getting a double-double in 16 minutes could change that. He might be able to make a bigger impact if he keeps this up in time for conference play.

Rutgers vs. Ohio State CBB Betting Trends

Home team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings

Scarlet Knights are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 road games

Buckeyes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win

Buckeyes are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win

Rutgers vs. Ohio State CBB Prediction:

The over is 4-1 in the Scarlet Knights’ last five games versus a team with a winning record and is 4-1 in the Buckeyes’ last five games overall. The over is also 10-4 in Ohio State’s last 14 games versus an opponent with a winning percentage above .600, is 27-11-1 in its last 39 games following an ATS win and is 5-1 in the Buckeyes’ last six games played on Thursday.

CBB BETTING PREDICTION: RUTGERS/OHIO STATE OVER 136.5