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Pittsburgh vs Ohio State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/29/24
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Ohio State (5-1) vs Pittsburgh (6-1)
November 29, 2024 at 02:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Ohio State -3.5 / Pittsburgh +3.5 — Over/Under: 147
The Pittsburgh Panthers and Ohio State Buckeyes meet Friday in college basketball action at the Schottenstein Center. Here’s a Pittsburgh vs Ohio State Prediction. This article will include a Pittsburgh vs Ohio State Pick.
Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Panthers beat LSU, lost to Wisconsin, and they play Mississippi State, Virginia Tech, and Eastern Kentucky next. The Pittsburgh Panthers are averaging 84.4 points on 50.2 percent shooting and allowing 63.1 points on 37.6 percent shooting. Ishmael Leggett is averaging 18 points and 2.3 assists, while Jaland Lowe is averaging 15 points and 5.9 rebounds. Cameron Cohen is the third double-digit scorer and Damian Dunn is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Pittsburgh Panthers are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free throw line. The Pittsburgh Panthers are allowing 26.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Campbell and Green Bay, and they play Maryland, Rutgers, and Auburn next. The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 85.3 points on 51.3 percent shooting and allowing 59.3 points on 34 percent shooting. John Mobley Jr. is averaging 15.2 points and 1 rebound, while Bruce Thornton is averaging 15.2 points and 3 rebounds. Devin Royal is the third double-digit scorer and Meechie Johnson Jr. is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Ohio State Buckeyes are shooting 43.4 percent from beyond the arc and 68.1 percent from the free throw line. The Ohio State Buckeyes are allowing 24.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Pittsburgh Panthers will win
- Pittsburgh has won each of its last eight Friday games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Ohio State’s last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Each of Pittsburgh’s last three day games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (19.0).
- Ohio State ranks T5th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.2).
- Pittsburgh ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.7).
- Pittsburgh ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+21.1).
Pittsburgh vs Ohio State Prediction
The Ohio State Buckeyes are the more talented and being at home helps, but this line tells you that you shouldn’t overlook Pitt. We know the Pittsburgh Panthers are a tough-minded team that gets after it defensively, but this year’s squad can score and plays with a quicker pace offensively. Pitt has also covered 8 of its last 10 games. This is a dangerous spot for the Buckeyes, as Pitt will have its chances to win. I’ll take a shot with Pitt and the points.
