Indiana State vs Ohio State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/29/24

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Ohio State (8-4) vs Indiana State (8-4)

December 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Ohio State -18.5 — Over/Under: 162.5

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In this article, we will formulate an Indiana State vs Ohio State Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, December 29th, at the Value City Arena To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Buckeyes’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Sycamores’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Indiana State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Ohio State

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

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

Indiana State is on Fire

Indiana State is on fire heading into this game and they have won five games in a row. Two games ago against Murray State, they were able to secure the 84-74 victory and in the last game against St Louis College of Pharmacy, they won 101-53. Jahni Summers had a huge game putting up 22 points, one rebound, and one assist. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Indiana State on the season is averaging 84.4 points while their defense is giving up 74.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 30th while the defense is ranked 261st. Indiana State will meet Bradley after this game.

Ohio State Dominated Last Game

Ohio State at times had issues this season but they are coming off quite the victory. Ohio State faced off against Kentucky and they scored 85 points on the way to the 20-point victory. Bruce Thorton had quite the game putting up 30 points, four rebounds, and three assists. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points. Ohio State is averaging 81.1 points while their defense is giving up 68.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 66th while the defense is ranked 116th. In this game, Ohio State’s offense needs to get out to a fast start and really push the pace. Ohio State will face Michigan State and Minnesota following this one.

Indiana State vs Ohio State Prediction

There is going to be little to zero defense played in this game. Ohio State is averaging 81.1 points per game, while Indiana State’s offense has been even better, averaging 74.6 points per game. Especially Ohio State is going to have no issue running up the score and this game is going to be a shootout. Don’t be shocked if both teams finish over 100 points here. Back the over to cash. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over

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