Ohio State vs Pittsburgh Prediction 11/28/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Ohio State vs Pittsburgh prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 28th at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 6-0 this season after they defeated Mount St. Mary’s by a score of 113-60 in their last game. Ohio State led 52-26 at halftime and added 61 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Buckeyes shot 64% from the field, 48% on three pointers, and 84% on free throws in the game. John Mobley Jr led OSU with 26 points and four rebounds, while Devin Royal added 17 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Ohio State defeated Western Michigan by a score of 91-58 and Notre Dame by a score of 64-63. The Buckeyes have scored 92.5 points per game with 39.0 rebounds and 18.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.3 points against per game this season. Bruce Thornton is averaging 21.0 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, while John Mobley Jr is averaging 16.8 points and 3.5 assists per game for the Buckeyes. Ohio State is shooting 53.8% from the field, 79.1% on free throws, and 38.7% on three pointers this season. 

Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Panthers are 4-3 this year after they lost to Quinnipiac by a score of 83-75 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 47-37 at halftime, but did win the second half 38-36 in the disappointing loss. The Panthers shot 44% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Roman Siulepa led Pittsburgh with 20 points and eight rebounds, while Barry Dunning Jr added 17 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Pittsburgh lost to UCF by a score of 77-67, but did beat Bucknell by a score of 84-50 before that. The Panthers have scored 72.1 points per game with 38.0 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.7 points against per game this year. Cameron Corhen is averaging 14.3 points and 9.6 rebounds per game, while Damarco Minor is averaging 10.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Panthers. Pittsburgh is shooting 44.1% from the field, 69.2% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Pittsburgh Panthers will win

• Pittsburgh has won each of its last 12 night games against non-Conference opponents at Petersen Events Center.
• Ohio State has lost three of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win

• Ohio State has won each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
• Pittsburgh has lost three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
• Pittsburgh has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Pittsburgh’s last six night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Seven of Ohio State’s last eight night games have produced a total of 147+ points.

Ohio State vs Pittsburgh Prediction 

Ohio State comes into this matchup with a 6-0 record, including a one-point win over Notre Dame a few games ago. The Buckeyes are shooting 54% from the field and they have scored at least 91 points in three of their last five games. Pittsburgh has lost three of their last four games and they are shooting just 44% from the field this year. The Panthers have really struggled this season and they just had an ugly loss to Quinnipiac, so give me Ohio State to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Ohio State -5.5