Indiana vs Ohio State Prediction 1/17/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Indiana vs Ohio State prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 17th at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers are 13-5 (4-3) this year after they lost to Illinois by a score of 94-69 in their last game. Indiana trailed 60-32 at halftime, but they did win the second half by a score of 37-34 in the loss. The Hoosiers shot 38.5% from the field, 22.2% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Oumar Ballo led Indiana with 16 points and 15 rebounds, while Luke Goode added 13 points and one assist in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Hoosiers lost to Iowa by a score of 85-60 but did beat USC by a score of 82-69 before that. Indiana has won five of their last seven games and they also have Big Ten wins against Minnesota, Rutgers, and Penn State. Indiana has scored 77.5 points per game and they have allowed 72.3 points per game, while also averaging 38.6 rebounds and 16.5 assists per game this season. Oumar Ballo is averaging 14.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Malik Reneau (questionable) is averaging 14.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this year. Indiana is shooting 46.7% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 31.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 10-7 (2-4) this season after they lost to Wisconsin by a score of 70-68 in their last game. Ohio State 37-20 at halftime, but they outscored Wisconsin 48-33 in the second half in the narrow loss. The Buckeyes shot 42.4% from the field, 29.4% on three-pointers, and 86.7% on free throws in the game. Bruce Thornton led Ohio State with 21 points and three assists, while Devin Royal added 12 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Buckeyes lost to Oregon by a score of 73-71 but did beat Minnesota by a score of 89-88 before that. Ohio State has lost three of their last four games, but they did defeat Indiana State, Kentucky, and Valparaiso before that. Ohio State has scored 80.4 points per game and they have allowed 71.1 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. Bruce Thornton is averaging 17.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, while Devin Royal is averaging 13.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this year. Ohio State is shooting 48.2% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 37.4% on three-pointers this season. Ohio State will meet Purdue and Iowa after this game.

Why Ohio State will beat Indiana

• Ohio State has won 22 of its last 25 games at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Indiana has lost the first half in six of its last seven games at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center.

Indiana vs Ohio State Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup struggling in their last games, so this is an important game for both sides to get back on track. Ohio State has lost three of their last four games, but they did play a very solid second half against Wisconsin in their last game. The Buckeyes are shooting over 48% from the field and they are scoring 80.4 points per game. Indiana has lost two games in a row and they lost by a margin of 25 points in each of those two losses. The Hoosiers are a similar offensive team to Ohio State, but their defense has been awful in their last two games. Ohio State has been competitive in their last two losses and I just can’t back this Indiana team with how they have played in their last two games. Take the Buckeyes at home here. 

David Racey's Pick: Ohio State -7.5