The Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) try to remain unbeaten when they square off with the South Carolina State Bulldogs (1-3) at Value City Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Ohio State Buckeyes ATS Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Cleveland State Vikings, 84-69. Cleveland State’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over South Carolina State. The Vikings had a rate of 10.3 (better than their season average of 17.0), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 15.4. Janai Raynor-Powell was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 9-for-11 shooting.
The Buckeyes beat the Creighton Bluejays in their last matchup, 69-60. The Buckeyes had a better free throw rate (0.127 vs. 0.096) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 vs. 30.3). Keyshawn Woods was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
Ohio State could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense goes up against one of the nation’s worst defenses. Since last season, the Buckeyes rank 44th in offensive efficiency, while South Carolina State ranks 339th in defensive efficiency. This game should be a battle of opposite paces. The up-and-down Bulldogs rank 54th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Buckeyes rank 268th.
South Carolina State at Ohio State Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Ohio State, ATS Winner – Ohio State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Ohio State ranks 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while South Carolina State ranks 254th (36.9).
The Buckeyes rank 53rd in assists allowed per game (11.7) while the Bulldogs rank 267th (15.1).
Ohio State ranks 90th in blocks per game (3.9) while South Carolina State ranks 266th (2.3).
The Buckeyes rank 24th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Bulldogs rank 90th (5.6).
Ohio State ranks 238th in three pointers attempted per game (20.2) while South Carolina State ranks 284th (18.8).
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