Pittsburgh Panthers vs Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

Looking to win big? The Panthers and Buckeyes face off at 2:30 ET on PEAC. The Buckeyes are hosting the game at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 147 points, and Ohio State is favored by -3.5 against Pittsburgh in a non-conference matchup.

PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes -3.5

This game will be played at Value City Arena at 2:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Buckeyes.
• Not only will Ohio State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

No Pressure for Pittsburgh as Away Dogs

Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games

The Panthers dropped to 3-2 on the season after an 81-75 loss to the Badgers on Sunday. Pittsburgh, who went into the game as -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 156, going over the pre-game O/U line of 148.

Pittsburgh seemed to be in control early, leading 34-27 at halftime. However, they allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own, which led to their downfall.

Pittsburgh’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They excelled inside, hitting 67.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 23 threes (21.7%).

John Tonje led the way with 33 points, shooting 57.9% overall, though he was just 1 of 5 from three. Cameron Corhen was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots, while Ishmael Leggett contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds.

Even with Pittsburgh holding them to just 5 made threes, the opposing team still put up 81 points, thanks to their success inside the arc. They shot 60% on two-point attempts, going 24/40 from close range.

The Panthers sent their opponents to the line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 81% from the stripe. Pittsburgh also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will Ohio State Come Through as Home Favorites?

Ohio State improved to 4-0 on the season with a 102-69 win over Green Bay on Monday. The Buckeyes, who were -25.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 171, surpassing the over/under line of 155.5.

After leading 42-32 at halftime, Ohio State pulled away in the 2nd half, scoring 60 points while allowing just 37.

Ohio State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 102 points while shooting 55.9% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 31 threes for a 45.2% rate, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.2%.

Anthony Roy and Bruce Thornton led the way, with Roy hitting 8 threes and finishing with 30 points, while Thornton added 25 points, connecting on 5 of 7 from deep and dishing out 9 assists. The Buckeyes also got 20 assists as a team, with 11 offensive rebounds.

Ohio State struggled defensively, giving up 69 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 55% from the field. The Buckeyes had a tough time defending inside, as they allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Ohio State’s defense gave up 14 threes on 31 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 12 free throws.