The Ohio State Buckeyes (9-5, 1-2 Big Ten) visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers (8-6, 0-3 Big Ten) in a matchup of Big Ten teams at Williams Arena, starting at 9:00 PM ET on Monday, January 6, 2025. The Buckeyes are 5-point favorites in the game. The matchup’s point total is set at 137.5.
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Ohio State Cover -5 vs Minnesota -109
Ohio State vs. Minnesota betting lines
- Ohio State moneyline odds to win: -223
- Minnesota moneyline odds to win: +183
- Spread: Ohio State (-5)
- Total: 137.5
Ohio State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Ohio State covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games last season. Ohio State covered seven times in 17 opportunities at home, and it covered four times in 10 opportunities on the road.
- The Buckeyes went over the total in 11 of 17 home games (64.7%) last year, compared to four of 10 road games (40%).
- Ohio State won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home last year, going 12-3 (.800). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it owned a record of 1-2 (.333).
Last season stats
- At 75.5 points scored per game and 70.2 points allowed last year, the Buckeyes were 113th in college basketball on offense and 119th defensively.
- On the glass, Ohio State was 79th in college basketball in rebounds (34.1 per game) last season. It was 156th in rebounds conceded (31.1 per game).
- At 13.9 assists per game last season, the Buckeyes were 117th in the country.
Ohio State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-5-0 (Home: 7-2-0; Away: 0-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5+: 7-0-0 (As Favorite: 7-2-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 6-8-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 0-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 7-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.5 (22nd in nation) | 38.5 (22nd) | 32.1 (234th) | 30.0 (127th) | 14.3 (162nd) | 10.1 (57th) |
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Minnesota statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Minnesota performed better at home (15-3-2) than away (7-3-0) last season.
- Looking at the over/under, Golden Gophers games finished over less frequently at home (10 of 20, 50%) than on the road (seven of 10, 70%) last year.
- When moneyline underdogs last year, the Golden Gophers won a higher percentage of games at home (3-2) than on the road (2-8).
Last season stats
- With 75.0 points per game on offense, the Golden Gophers ranked 130th in the nation last season. At the other end, they surrendered 71.9 points per contest, which ranked 177th in college basketball.
- Minnesota averaged 31.1 rebounds per game (241st-ranked in college basketball). It gave up 29.3 rebounds per contest (40th-ranked).
- The Golden Gophers racked up assists last season, ranking 16th-best in college basketball with 17.3 per contest.
Minnesota betting records this season
- ATS Record: 2-11-1 (Home: 2-9-0; Away: 0-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-7-0; As Underdog: 0-4-1)
- O-U-P: 6-8-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 8-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-5 (Home: 0-2; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.7 (207th in nation) | 42.6 (159th) | 30.4 (299th) | 31.1 (189th) | 16.0 (81st) | 9.1 (10th) |
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