The No. 13 Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1) will attempt to continue their six-game winning streak against the High Point Panthers (6-6) at Value City Arena. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
High Point Panthers at Ohio State Buckeyes Free Prediction
The last time the Panthers played, they were beaten by the William & Mary Tribe, 79-69. William & Mary’s 0.291 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over High Point, who had a mark of 0.183. High Point’s Brandonn Kamga put together a solid outing, putting up 24 points, six rebounds and five steals.
The Buckeyes defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats in their last matchup, 64-56. Ohio State’s 0.511 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Cincinnati, who had a mark of 0.323. Kaleb Wesson led Ohio State in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field.
Ohio State could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Buckeyes currently rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while High Point ranks 277th in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Ohio State ranks 43rd in assists per game (16.0) while High Point ranks 169th (12.3).
The Buckeyes rank 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Panthers rank 126th (4.3).
Ohio State ranks 200th in three pointers attempted per game (20.0) while High Point ranks 250th (17.1).
The Buckeyes rank 12th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Panthers rank 22nd (5.0).
High Point is 39th in the country with 31.7 rebounds allowed per game while Ohio State is 47th with 32.0 rebounds allowed per game.
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The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 1.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Buckeyes have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.6 points per game (4.2 below their season average).
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