Big Ten rivals clash at Schottenstein Center in Friday night’s Indiana vs. Ohio State matchup at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX. With the Buckeyes listed as 7.5 point home favorites and the total sitting at 148.5 points, what’s the best bet tonight in Columbus?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Indiana Hoosiers (+7.5) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (-7.5); o/u 148.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Friday, January 17, 2025
Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH
TV: FOX
Indiana vs. Ohio State Public Betting: Bettors Backing Wolverines
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 72% of public bettors are currently backing Ohio State when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Newton logs just four minutes vs. Illinois
Jakai Newton (lower body) logged one rebound in four minutes during Tuesday’s 94-69 loss to Illinois. Newton was questionable leading up to the matchup as he had been dealing with injury. The freshman guard came off the bench for the first time in eight games.
Johnson misses another game
Meechie Johnson (personal) will miss another game as Ohio State faces Wisconsin in the Kohl Center, per the Big Ten injury report. Johnson will miss his seventh straight game. The guard still has no timeframe for a potential return, but his next chance to play will come on Jan. 17 against Indiana.
Indiana vs. Ohio State CBB Prediction:
Take the under. In the Buckeyes’ last 10 games, the under is 7-3. The under has been especially profitable in Ohio State’s conference matchups. In the Buckeyes’ six conference matchups, the under is 5-1. On the other side, the under cashed in six out of the Hoosiers’ last 10 games overall.
Indiana vs. Ohio State Hoops Prediction: UNDER 148.5