Big Ten rivals clash at Williams Arena in Monday night’s Ohio State vs. Minnesota matchup at 9:00 p.m. ET. With the Golden Gophers catching five points as a home dog and the total sitting at 137, what’s the best bet tonight from Minnesota?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Ohio State Buckeyes (-5) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (+5); o/u 137
9:00 p.m. ET, Monday, January 6, 2025
Williams Arena, Minneapolis, MN
Ohio State vs. Minnesota Public Betting: Bettors Laying Points
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 68% 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.
Thornton produces 33 points vs. Indiana State
Bruce Thornton had 33 points (11-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday’s 103-83 win over Indiana State. Thornton logged his second-straight game with 30-or-more points as the Buckeyes took down the Sycamores on Sunday. The 6-foot-2 junior guard has taken a significant step forward in his third season with OSU, averaging 17.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 0.8 steals across 13 starts. Thornton continues to shoot the ball with high-level efficiency, currently boasting a 55.4/49.0/82.9 shooting line on the season.
Cochran working out, but no contact
Tyler Cochran (foot) has been working out but has yet to do anything five on five or with contact yet, Ryan James of 247sports.com reports. Cochran has yet to debut for the Gophers this season after undergoing foot surgery in early October. The Toledo transfer was the MAC Defensive Player of the Year last year and was expected to be an instant impact transfer addition. Coach Johnson said he thinks Cochran is likely still week to week in terms of when he could return to contact and said the team will not put him in harm’s way and rush him back from the injury.
Ohio State vs. Minnesota CBB Betting Trends
Ohio State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ohio State’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Ohio State
Ohio State vs. Minnesota CBB Prediction:
Take Ohio State. The Golden Gophers are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games versus the Buckeyes. That said, I can’t recommend Minnesota in its current form. The Gophers have been dreadful at the betting window. They haven’t covered a spread since November 6 against Oral Roberts. That was their first game of the season. They are 1-11-2 against the spread this season. Horrendous.
Ohio State vs. Minnesota College Hoops Prediction: Ohio State Buckeyes -5