The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-4, 0-1 Big Ten) and Ohio State Buckeyes (11-2, 1-1) meet Wednesday at Value City Arena in Columbus. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (BTN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rutgers vs. Ohio State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Scarlet Knights avoided a huge embarrassment last time out on Saturday, sneaking by Stonehill 59-58 as a 25.5-point favorite as the Under (137) cashed. Rutgers is just 3-3 straight up (SU) and 1-5 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 outings, and the Under has hit in 6 of the past 7 games. The Scarlet Knights are searching for their conference win after getting waxed by Illinois 76-58 on Dec. 2 as a 1.5-point favorite.
The Buckeyes posted a 78-75 win in overtime on Saturday against West Virginia, and Ohio State has won and covered the past 3 contests after an 0-3 ATS skid. The Over is 5-2 across the past 7 games for the Buckeyes. Ohio State is looking to rebound in conference play after an 83-80 loss at Penn State on Dec. 9.
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