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The Ohio State Buckeyes (22-13) welcome in the Georgia Bulldogs (19-16) after victories in six home games in a row. It starts at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
The Buckeyes match up against the Bulldogs in a game that Ohio State is currently a solid favorite by 8.5 points. A 150-point over/under has been set for the matchup.
Ohio State vs. Georgia Odds
Point Spread for Ohio State vs. Georgia
The spread for this matchup is set at 8.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Ohio State as the favorite.
Ohio State vs. Georgia Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Ohio State has -425 odds to pick up the win, while Georgia is listed at +330 to claim victory.
Ohio State vs. Georgia Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 150 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Arena: Value City Arena
Ohio State vs. Georgia Betting Trends
Against the spread, Ohio State is 17-17-1 this year. The Buckeyes have been victorious in 14, or 73.7%, of the 19 contests they have been chosen as moneyline favorites in this season. Ohio State’s games this year have eclipsed the over/under 60% of the time (21 out of 35 games with a set point total).
Georgia has played 35 games, with 20 wins against the spread. The Bulldogs have won four of the 19 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (21.1%). Georgia’s games this season have hit the over on 15 of 35 set point totals (42.9%).
Ohio State vs. Georgia Key Players to Watch
Ohio State
Bruce Thornton posts 15.8 points and 4.5 assists per contest — both team highs. He is also averaging 3.6 rebounds, shooting 42.9% from the field and 32.9% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per contest. Roddy Gayle Jr. is posting 13.6 points, 3.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds per contest. Jamison Battle puts up 15.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest. Defensively, he puts up 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. Felix Okpara puts up a team-leading 6.4 rebounds per game. He is also posting 6.4 points and 0.5 assists, shooting 58.1% from the field.
Georgia
Silas Demary Jr. is averaging 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest, making 42.4% of his shots from the field. Noah Thomasson is the Bulldogs’ top scorer (12.9 points per game) and assist man (1.7), and produces 2.7 rebounds. Russel Tchewa is the Bulldogs’ top rebounder (6.6 per game), and he averages 7.8 points and 1.3 assists. RJ Melendez is posting 9.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest, making 45.1% of his shots from the floor.
What you need to know about the Ohio State Buckeyes
The Buckeyes are posting 75.5 points per game (114th-ranked in college basketball) this year, while allowing 70.0 points per contest (112th-ranked). Ohio State has been getting things done in terms of rebounding this season, ranking best in the country in rebounds per game () and best in boards allowed per contest ().
The Buckeyes are averaging 77.6 points per game this year at home, which is 9.6 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (68.0). So far this season, Ohio State is sinking 7.1 three-pointers per game (218th-ranked in college basketball) and is shooting 34.3% (163rd-ranked) from three-point land. So far this year, the Buckeyes are ceding 6.8 three-pointers per game (139th-ranked in college basketball) and are allowing opposing teams to shoot 34.4% (219th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
The Buckeyes have an 8-2 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall over their past 10 games. In its past 10 contests, Ohio State has gone over the total seven times. On offense, Ohio State has picked up its output slightly over its last 10 games, scoring 78.0 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 75.5 it has put up over the course of this season. Ohio State has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 70.6 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 70.0 it has surrendered this season.
What you need to know about the Georgia Bulldogs
The Bulldogs are 138th in college basketball in points scored (74.8 per game) and 256th in points conceded (74.4). Georgia is the best squad in college basketball in rebounds per game () and best in rebounds allowed ().
At home, the Bulldogs score 75.3 points per game. Away, they average 76.4. Georgia makes 8.1 3-pointers per game and shoots 34.1% from beyond the arc, ranking 111th and 172nd, respectively, in the nation. Giving up 7.7 3-pointers per game and conceding 32.8% from beyond the arc, the Bulldogs are 268th and 110th in the nation, respectively, in those categories.
The Bulldogs have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games, with an 8-2 record against the spread in that span. Three of Georgia’s past 10 contests have hit the over. In its past 10 games, Georgia is putting up 71.5 points per game, compared to its season average of 74.8. Over their last 10 games, the Bulldogs are ceding 74.2 points per game, compared to their season average of 74.4 points allowed.
Ohio State vs. Georgia Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this contest is Ohio State, and we expect that Georgia will cover the spread (Ohio State -8.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 150 points.
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