Ohio State (4-1) vs Wisconsin-Green Bay (2-4)
November 25, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Ohio State -24.5 / Wisconsin-Green Bay +24.5 — Over/Under: 154.5
The Green Bay Phoenix is visiting the Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday, November 25th at the Value City Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Green Bay Phoenix vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction.
Ohio State Buckeyes Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes have a 4-1 record this season and are coming off a 104-60 win over Campbell. The Buckeyes are 4-1 against the spread, and 2-3 in over/under, while having a 3-0 home record.
Offensively, Ohio State is averaging 81.8 points per game, which ranks 109th in the nation. Defensively, they have one of the best defenses in the nation, allowing 57.4 points per game (12th). The Buckeyes shot 50.2% from the field (41st) and 43% from beyond the arc (12th). The Buckeyes shoot 69.1% from the free throw line (221st) and are grabbing 39.4 rebounds per game (104th).
John Mobley leads Ohio State in scoring this season, with an average of 15.4 points, while Bruce Thornton adds 13.2 points and a team-high 5.4 assists. Ohio State will meet Pitt, Maryland, Rutgers, and Auburn after this game.
Green Bay Phoenix Preview
The Green Bay Phoenix have a 2-4 record this season and are coming off an 81-98 loss in Evansville. The Phoenix is 4-2 against the spread, and 4-2 in over/under, while they have a 1-3 road record.
Offensively, Green Bay is averaging 77.8 points per game, which ranks 177th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 81 points per game (336th). The Phoenix shoot 44.8% from the field (201st) and 34% from beyond the arc (170th). The Phoenix shoot 82.9% from the free-throw line, which is the 5th-best in the nation, and are grabbing just 29.3 rebounds per game (353rd).
Anthony Roy leads Green Bay in scoring with an average of 28 points and a team-high 5.8 rebounds, while Marcus Hall adds 16 points and 5.5 rebounds.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won 36 of its last 38 games against non-conference opponents at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center.
- Green Bay has lost 32 of its last 38 games against non-conference opponents.
- Ohio State has won the first half in 17 of its last 18 games at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Green Bay Phoenix vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction
In their only previous meeting back in 2007, Ohio State won at home, 91-68. In this Green Bay Phoenix vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, Ohio State is coming as -24.5 home favorites, and rightfully so. The Buckeyes have been elite this season, winning by an average of 24.4 points, and boasting the 12th-best defense nationally. Ohio State also boasts elite shooting percentages, ranking within the top 40 of the nation both in field goal percentage and in 3-point percentage. On the other hand, Green Bay has one of the worst defenses in the nation, ranking in the bottom 30. The value here lies with the home favorite, so pick the Ohio State Buckeyes and lay the points at home.