Georgia vs Ohio State Prediction College Basketball Picks 3/26/24
Ohio State (21-13) vs Georgia (19-16)
Game Info: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Value City Arena)
Betting Odds: Ohio State -8.5 -- Over/Under: 149 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Georgia Bulldogs and Ohio State Buckeyes meet Tuesday in the college basketball NIT Quarterfinal at the Value City Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Georgia vs Ohio State prediction.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are coming off wins over Xavier and Wake Forest. The Georgia Bulldogs are averaging 75 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 74.7 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Noah Thomasson is averaging 12.9 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Jabri Abdur-Rahim is averaging 12.2 points and 3.5 rebounds. RJ Melendez is dishing 0.9 assists and Justin Hill is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Georgia Bulldogs are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Georgia Bulldogs are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes are coming off wins over Cornell and Virginia Tech. The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 74.5 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Bruce Thornton is averaging 15.8 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Jamison Battle is averaging 15.1 points and 5.1 rebounds. Roddy Gayle Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Zed Key is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Ohio State Buckeyes are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Ohio State Buckeyes are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Ohio State Buckeyes Team Facts
- Ohio State has won each of its last 11 games against non-Conference opponents.
- Each of Ohio State's last four games have produced a total of 151+ points.
- Ohio State has won the first half in each of its last 14 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Georgia Bulldogs Team Facts
- Georgia has won each of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents.
- Nine of Georgia's last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Georgia has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.0%).
- Ohio State ranks T31st among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.1).
- Georgia ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (16.6).
- Georgia ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (22.7).
Georgia vs Ohio State prediction
Ohio State should be favored at home where it's 15-4 SU on the season, but this line is a bit steep for a Georgia team that's playing its best ball of the season. Georgia just beat Wake Forest on the road as 7 point underdogs, and the Bulldogs have covered 8 of their last 10 games overall. Georgia has covered each of its last 6 games. OSU should win with the more consistent offense and the best player on the floor, but Georgia is on a heater, both SU and ATS, lately. Too many points. Give me the Bulldogs to hang around.
Randy’s Pick Georgia +8.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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