The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Minneapolis, MN. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET on FS1.
Ohio State is favored by 5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -205. The total is set at 137 points.
Here’s my Ohio State vs. Minnesota predictions and college basketball picks for January 6, 2025.
Ohio State vs Minnesota Prediction
My Pick: Minnesota +5.5 (Play to +5)
My Ohio State vs Minnesota best bet is on Golden Gophers spread, with the best odds currently available at Caesars. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Ohio State vs Minnesota Odds, Lines, Pick
| Ohio State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5 -115 | 136.5 -112 / -108 | -230 |
| Minnesota Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5 -105 | 136.5 -112 / -108 | +190 |
- Ohio State vs Minnesota spread: Ohio State -5
- Ohio State vs Minnesota over/under: 136.5 points
- Ohio State vs Minnesota moneyline: Ohio State -230, Minnesota +190
- Ohio State vs Minnesota best bet: Minnesota +5.5 (Play to +5)
My Ohio State vs Minnesota College Basketball Betting Preview
If Minnesota can get this game to a crawl (360th in adjusted tempo, via KenPom), the Golden Gophers have a chance to cover.
That would be good news at home, but Ben Johnson's team hasn't preformed well in "The Barn" in Big Ten play so far this season, losing by a combined 38 points to Michigan State and Purdue.
The Gophers have a matchup advantage on the offensive glass, though. Minnesota is just 244th in the country in offensive rebounds per game, but it ranks 47th in second-chance conversion percentage, via Haslametrics.
Meanwhile, Ohio State is weak in that area, ranking 11th-worst nationally in potential points allowed off second chances.
The Buckeyes just lost a tough game at home to Michigan State, but they also have a stretch consisting of Oregon, at Wisconsin, Indiana and at Purdue on deck
I think Ohio State bounces back to get a victory, but I think 5 points is a bit too many for a team that has an avenue to create issues (offensive glass) and could use an inspiring performance after three blowout losses in league play.
