IUPUI () vs Ohio State (17-15)
November 3, 2025 at 06:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Ohio State -30.5 — Over/Under:
The IU Indianapolis Jaguars and Ohio State Buckeyes meet Monday in the college basketball action at the Value City Arena. Here’s a IUPUI vs Ohio State Prediction. This article will include a IUPUI vs Ohio State Pick.
IU Indianapolis Jaguars Betting Preview
The IU Indianapolis Jaguars won 10 games last season and enter the Ben Howlett era. IU Indianapolis hasn’t won double-digit games in two straight seasons since the 2018-19 season.
Ajay Holubar returns after averaging 1.8 points and 0.2 assists, and he’s the only returning player from last season’s roster. IU Indianapolis lost its top-10 scorers from last season, and it doesn’t do a first time head coach any favors. IU Indianapolis has won single-digit games in 5 of the last 6 years and with a new coaching staff and so much roster turnover, this could be another struggle bus of a season for the Jaguars.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes won 17 games last season and enter the second full year under coach Jake Diebler. Ohio State hasn’t made the big dance since the 2021-22 season.
Bruce Thornton returns after averaging 17.7 points and 4.6 assists, while Devin Royal averaged 13.7 points and 6.9 rebounds. John Mobley Jr. averaged 13 points and 2.2 assists, and Ivan Njegovan played in 117 minutes last season. Ohio State returns three of its top four scorers from last season, and that creates some serious potential in the Big Ten. Thornton is a two-time All-Big Ten player and will be eager to finish his senior year strong. There’s also two big transfers in Gabe Cupps from Indiana and Brandon Noel from Wright State. This could be the year Ohio State ends its big dance drought.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- IU Indy has lost each of its last eight night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Ohio State has won 29 of its last 31 night games against non-Conference opponents at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center.
- IU Indy has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against the Big Ten Conference.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State ranked 23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage last season (30.5%).
- Ohio State ranked 47th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage last season (36.7%).
- IU Indy ranked 29th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage last season (37.4%).
- IU Indy ranked T39th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game last season (27.4).
IUPUI vs Ohio State Injury Report
IUPUI doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Josh Ojianwuna is out for Ohio State.
IUPUI vs Ohio State Prediction
This is a massive number for a season opener, but IUPUI has so much roster turnover, it could be a rough start to the year. Ohio State has top players from last year returning and improved the roster through the transfer portal. Ohio State doesn’t enter the season ranked, but I’m exciting a strong season for the Buckeyes that ends potentially in the big dance. If that’s the case, OSU should win this game comfortably. Look for an early statement from Ohio State.