Ohio State Poised to Take Down Minnesota in Big Ten Opener
The Minnesota Golden Gophers will hit the road on Sunday to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in their first Big Ten Conference matchup of the season. The Gophers are 5-2
Game outlook
The Minnesota Golden Gophers will hit the road on Sunday to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in their first Big Ten Conference matchup of the season. The Gophers are 5-2 heading into the game while the Buckeyes boast a 5-1 record. Tip off is set for 6:30 PM EST; Ohio State is the favorite with their current line set at -12.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Gophers +700 | Buckeyes -1,175
Spread: Golden Gophers +12.5 (-110) | Buckeyes -12.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 92%.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
The Minnesota Golden Gophers enter Sunday's road game against the Buckeyes with a 5-1 record, 5-1-1 against the spread. They are ranked 84th in power ranking and boast an offensive efficiency of 143, scoring an average of 76.83 points per game and allowing 67 points on defense. The Gophers average 45.83% field goal hits and 32.87% three pointers, while their rebounding strength ranks 41st in the NCAAB. They allow 40.05% field goals and 32.23% three pointers, average 17.50 assists and 14.67 turnovers on offense and 12.17 assists and 10.17 turnovers on defense.
Ohio St. Buckeyes Analysis
The Ohio State Buckeyes have an impressive offense, ranking 74th in points per game and 57th in field goal percentage. They are 16th in 3-point field goal percentage and 58th in points allowed per game. Defensively, they are 83rd in field goal defense and 127th in 3-point defense, but they are above average on the glass. They have been successful in protecting the basketball, ranking 61st in the nation in turnovers per game. Overall, they are 5-1 in their matchups and have been in strong form ahead of their Big Ten opener.