Ohio State Buckeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights 1-15-23

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights 1/15/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights 1/15/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

 

The Ohio State Buckeyes will go against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in NCAAB action in Jersey Mike’s Arena, NJ, on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 2:15 PM ET.

 

The Ohio State Buckeyes want to get out of their rut. They started Big Ten play 2-0 and now uncharacteristically dropped three straight games.

 

They suffered defeats to Purdue and Maryland, and on Thursday night, they were enormous 13-point favorites in a shocking 70-67 home loss to Minnesota, dropping them to 2-3 in Big Ten play.

 

Only one of the Buckeyes’ five conference matches saw them cover the spread. Brice Sensebaugh scored at least 20 points in two of his previous three performances as he continues to be unstoppable.

 

The rookie forward averages 16.8 PPG and 5 RPG while scoring 13 versus Rutgers last month. In his last two games, Justice Sueing tallied a total of 34 points.

 

The senior forward averages 14.1 points per game and 4.9 rebounds per game while participating in conference play. In the defeat on Thursday, Bruce Thornton scored 10 points. The rookie guard averages 10 points each game.

 

  • The total went OVER in 8 of Ohio State’s last 11 matches. 
  • The Ohio State Buckeyes are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games with the Scarlet Knights. 
  • The Buckeyes are 5-1 SU in their last 6 matches against Rutgers.

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Ohio State Buckeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Predictions 1/15/2023

 

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are going for a season-high fifth Big Ten victory.

 

Rutgers was a tiny one-point favorite going into Wednesday’s game against an improved Northwestern team after dropping a 76-65 decision to Iowa at home the previous Saturday.

 

In conference play, the Scarlet Knights are at 4-2 after suffering losses to Ohio State and Purdue. In five of their six Big Ten matches, they beat the spread.

 

Wednesday’s triumph was led by 23 points by Cam Spencer. The senior guard is having a fantastic season with a 13.5 PPG average and a stunning 48% three-point shooting percentage.

 

In three consecutive matches, Clifford Omoruyi scored nine points or fewer, indicating a scoring slump. The young center recorded a couple of double-doubles and is a capable scorer. He has 10 RPG and 13.2 PPG on average.

 

One of Aundre Hyatt’s past five matches saw him score double figures. The junior forward comes in with a 10.1 PPG average on 39.5% shooting.

 

  • The total went OVER in 5 of the Scarlet Knights’ last 7 matches. 
  • The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 6-1 SU in their last 7 matches. 
  • The total went OVER in 4 of Rutgers’ last 6 games with Ohio State.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Losing their third straight game, the Ohio State Buckeyes hit a rough patch.

 

Additionally, they lost two of their previous three away games. In their last seven games, Rutgers won six of them, including victories over Northwestern and No. 1 Purdue on the road.

 

Additionally, they have a historic victory at home over Indiana, who at the time held the 10th-ranked ranking. Furthermore, Rutgers is by far the better defensive team in this matchup.

 

According to Ken Pomeroy’s ratings, the Buckeyes are giving up 99.8 points for every 100 possessions, while Rutgers is only giving up 87.2 points for every 100, excellent for third place in DI.

 

They are particularly challenging to overcome at home, where they only allowed an average of 58 points in three conference games. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win to a predicted score of 

 

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NCAAB Starting Time: 2:15 PM (EDT)

 

Location: Jersey Mike’s Arena, NJ

 

Date: Sunday, January 15, 2023

 

TV: ACC Network

 

NCAAB Odds: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -3.5

 

NCAAB Totals: 135

 

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