Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Buckeyes and Longhorns. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on TNT, and it’s hosted by the Longhorns at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Texas is favored by -2 at home against Ohio State.
OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Texas Longhorns -2
This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.
WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Longhorns.
- Not only will Texas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Does Ohio State Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Ohio State Buckeyes Records
Ohio State finished last season with a 20-13 overall record, going 10-12 in Big Ten play. At home, they posted a 14-4 record, winning by an average of 10 points per game. On the road, they went 6-9, with a scoring margin of -0.1 points per game.
Against the spread, the Buckeyes were 16-17, including an 8-7 mark on the road. They were favored in 22 games, finishing 17-5 straight-up and 10-12 ATS. Their over/under record was 19-14, with their games averaging 144.4 points per game.
Ohio State averaged 74.9 points per game last season, ranking 182nd in possessions per game (64.5). They shot 45% from the field (163rd) and had an effective field goal percentage of 51% (199th). The Buckeyes made 7 three-pointers per game, shooting 34% from beyond the arc, ranking 183rd in three-point percentage.
Bruce Thornton returns after averaging 16.1 PPG, 4.6 assists, and 3.5 rebounds last season. Meechie Johnson Jr. also returns, having averaged 13.8 PPG, 2.8 assists, and 4.1 rebounds. Ohio State made 15.2 free throws per game last season, ranking 88th nationally.
Ohio State allowed 69.5 points per game last season, ranking 97th in the nation. Opponents shot 34% from 3-point range against them, which was 335th in the country. The Buckeyes also gave up 18.2 free throws per game, placing them 163rd nationally.
Ohio State averaged 5.5 steals per game, ranking 306th in the nation. They were better in blocked shots, averaging 4.5 per game, which was 48th in the country.
Do the Longhorns Stand a Chance at Home?
Texas Longhorns Records
Last season, Texas finished with a 20-12 record, including a 9-10 mark in SEC play. At home, they posted a 15-6 record with an average scoring margin of +12.2 points per game. On the road, they went 5-6, losing by an average of 4.0 points per game.
Against the spread, Texas went 11-21 and 7-14 as the favorite. They were favored in 21 games, going 16-5 straight-up. Their over/under record was 20-12, with their games averaging 146.4 points per game.
Texas averaged 76.5 points per game last season, ranking 219th in possessions per game (66.6). They were 63rd in field goal percentage (47%) and 78th in effective field goal percentage (53%). The Longhorns shot 53% on two-pointers (90th) and made 7.4 threes per game, shooting 36% from deep (96th). They were 199th in free throws made per game (13.5).
Jordan Pope, who averaged 17.6 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.6 rebounds last season, returns for Texas. Tramon Mark also returns, having averaged 16.3 points, 1.8 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game.
Last season, Texas allowed 69.9 points per game, ranking 103rd in the nation. Opponents shot 35.1% from three-point range against them, placing Texas 384th in that category. They also gave up 19.9 free throws per game, ranking 237th nationally.
Texas averaged 7.2 steals per game, ranking 105th in the country, and they were 51st in blocked shots, with 4.4 per game.