The Cincinnati Bearcats and Ohio State Buckeyes get their seasons started at Fifth Third Arena. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Free Prediction
Ohio State went 24-8 in the regular season last season, which earned them a five seed in the tournament. They reached the Second Round, where the Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated them. Meanwhile, Cincinnati made the tournament last season after a 30-4 regular season campaign that earned them a two seed in the tournament. They reached the Second Round, where the Nevada Wolf Pack defeated them.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Cincinnati takes on the stingy defense of Ohio State. In the 2017-18 season, the Bearcats ranked 32nd in offensive efficiency, while the Buckeyes were 54th in defensive efficiency.
The Buckeyes had a phenomenal 24-8 straight up (SU) record last season, but were just 11-19 against the spread (ATS). Of Ohio State’s 30 games that accepted bets last year, 17 finished over the projected point total.
On the other side, the Bearcats owned records of 30-4 SU and 17-15-1 ATS last season. Unlike Ohio State, a little over half of Cincinnati’s games finished under the projected point total.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Cincinnati Bearcats ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Ohio State, ATS Winner – Ohio State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Cincinnati ranks ninth in assists allowed per game (10.0) while Ohio State ranks 65th (11.9).
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