Auburn vs Ohio State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/14/24

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Ohio State (6-3) vs Auburn (8-1)

December 14, 2024 at 01:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Ohio State +11.5 — Over/Under: 153.5

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In this article, we will formulate an Auburn vs Ohio State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  December 14th, at the State Farm Center.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Tigers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Buckeyes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Auburn

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Ohio State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Auburn and Ohio State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Tigers and Buckeyes. 

Auburn Domianted Last Game

Auburn in the last game faced off against Richmond and they were able to secure the 98-54 victory. There were six different players that put up at least 11 points. Guard Miles Kelly put up 15 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Auburn as a team shot 47.8 percent from the field and 43.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Auburn on the season is averaging 87 points while their defense is giving up 67 points per game. The offense is ranked 11th while the defense is ranked 89th. Johni Broome is averaging 19.6 points while shooting 56.6 percent from the field. Auburn has to get out to a fast start here. 

Why Auburn Will Beat Ohio State

  • Auburn has won 11 of its last 12 games played at neutral venues.
  • Ohio State has lost five of its last six day games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
  • Ohio State has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Good Chance to Pick up a Key Win for Ohio State

Ohio State already has three losses this season but this is a good chance to pick up a win that will look really good on Selection Sunday. In the last game against Rutgers, Ohio State scored 80 points against Rutgers and they ended up winning by 14 points. Forward Devin Royal put up 22 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Bruce Thorton had a strong game putting up 22 points and three assists. Ohio State is averaging 82.2 points while their defense is giving up 66.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 55th in the league while the defense is ranked 64th. In this game, the defense is going to need to be good. 

Auburn vs Ohio State Prediction

Ohio State is averaging 82.2 points and they are going to find that same offensive success here. Auburn is averaging 87 points and they are also going to find that same offensive success here. Ohio State is going to really struggle to defend especially and that will be the difference here as this game is going to be a shootout. This is one of the best plays of the day. Back the over to cash. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over

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