Oregon Ducks (13-2) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (10-5)
Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes January 9 2025 – The NCAA season has advanced into its core stages, promising an interesting duel between the Oregon Ducks who have a strong 13-2 record against the 10-5 Ohio State Buckeyes. This game is set to take place on Thursday and will most definitely offer some high-caliber basketball at the Value City Arena. The lovely audience can watch live television coverage of this encounter on BTN at 6:00 PM ET.
Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes January 9 2025 Game Info
| When: | Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Value City Arena |
| TV: | BTN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Oregon | +110 | +2 (-110) | Over 152 (-110) |
| Ohio State | -133 | -2 (-110) | Under 152 (-110) |
Current betting trends suggest that this should be a close match with Ohio State marginally favored with the home advantage. The Ducks come into the match as underdogs, a seat they know quite well as they continue to surpass expectations. The 152 points total suggests that this match will have plenty of action and align with the most recent trends of both teams.
Nate Bittle (Center) vs. Bruce Thornton (Guard)
Nate Bittle of the Oregon Ducks has been a force to reckon with in the paint this season. Featured in all 15 games with an average of 13.4 points and 8.1 rebounds, he has been efficient with a field goal percentage of 53.6%. His ability to defend is also complemented by the fact that he averages 1.8 blocks a game; as such, he has been an essential component in Oregon’s overall defense.
On the other end, Ohio State’s guard, Bruce Thornton has been absolutely phenomenal putting up an average of 16.9 points and 4.5 assists in the last 15 games. His remarkable 44.1% long range shooting is a proof of his deadly shooting prowess which adds a different dimension to the Buckeyes’ attack.
Team Performance Analysis: Ducks’ Flight Dynamics
This season, the Ducks are scoring at a remarkable pace averaging 79.6 marks per game while recording a field goal percentage of 46.6%. Even though they have impressive stats as a team, there can be fluctuations in their recent form as they seem more vulnerable in away matches having a record of 2-5 for the last 7-game spread. Their last session’s results are contrasting where they did beat Maryland (83-79), only to crash against Illinois (77-109), serving as proof of their somewhat erratic performance.
Buckeyes’ Home Court Advantage
On the other hand, Ohio State has a notable scoring average of 81.8 per game with an even better shooting accuracy of 49%. They have an excellent record of 13-3 in their last 16 home games, which may prove useful for this game. They have had a close win against Minnesota (89-88) and a loss to Michigan State (62-69) in their last two fixtures which indicates they have hesitation against tough teams but are strong in nail-biting situations.
Oregon Ducks Betting Trends
Oregon are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oregon’s last 6 games.
Oregon are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games.
Oregon are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oregon’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Trends
Ohio State are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Ohio State are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games at home.
Ohio State are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
Ohio State are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games played in January.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ohio State’s last 7 games played on a Thursday.
Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Previews
Analyzing the recent performances from both sides, Ohio State wins narrowly owing to its home-court advantage and consistency in offense. But then there’s Oregon, which is infamous for pulling off underdog miracles; it makes for a good moneyline pick. All things considered, both teams’ offense is quite impressive, and as such, it would not be unreasonable to suggest the total go-over.
In terms of betting picks, this game will be a hard-fought contest and Ohio State could cover the spread, so bets for the over on total points are a good idea. And lastly, try prop bets for Thornton on scored points, particularly for deep shots.
Score Prediction: Ohio State 78, Oregon 74.
