Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes 1/9/25 – This Thursday evening promises to be thrilling as the Oregon Ducks prepare to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes which should be a thrill for fans of NCAA men’s basketball. Both of these excellent teams will be competing at the Value City Arena alongside BTN to livestream the event. The Oregon Ducks hope to further their strong hitting season as they attempt to dominate outside of their conference, while the Ohio State Buckeyes want to try getting a better position by taking full advantage of them being on their home ground.
Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes 1/9/25
| When: | Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Value City Arena |
| TV: | BTN |
| Stream: | SofaScore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Ducks | +2 (-110) | Over 152 (-110) | +110 |  |
| Buckeyes | -2 (-110) | Under 152 (-110) | -133 | |
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Battle Tested.
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— Oregon Men's Basketball (@OregonMBB) January 9, 2025
The respective betting lines promise an intriguing encounter with a prediction of a hard-fought contest in which the Buckeyes are narrowly predicted to emerge victorious, with the equipment grant fixing a moneyline of -133 and a spread of -2. The Ducks are also tipped to do well as they hold a resilient +110 moneyline. Recent matches for both teams have resulted in an OVER so a robust performance is undoubtedly expected.
Nate Bittle (Center) vs. Bruce Thornton (Guard)
This season, Nate Bittle of the Oregon Ducks has been a crucial aspect of the team as he averages 13.4 points per game as well as 8.1 rebounds per game. For Oregons defensive set-up Nate is instrumental due to his excellent block rate of 1.8 per game as well as being a force in the paint. From Bittles performance this season it is clear he has been struggling with his shooting percentage from beyond the arc which stands at 26.3 with Bittles range expected to perform if he is in high demand.
Taking a look at the other side of the court, we have Bruce Thornton who plays as the guard for Ohio State. Bruce has shown a remarkable improvement as he averages about 16.9 points and is an effective shooter with over 44% of his threes making it to the hoop alongside a 53% field shooting percentage. Due to his 4.5 assists per game, his playmaking abilities will become beneficial when attempting to break through Oregon’s defense. Offensive methods imposed by Thornton will cause several complications to the existing defense patterns created by the Ducks.
Analysis of the Oregon Ducks: A Deep Dive into Recent Performances
The Ducks have shown some great team statistical numbers recording an average of 79.6 points each game alongside a good total rebound average of 37.5. In their last game against Maryland, they were able to fend off pressure and secured a narrow victory of 83-79. But their massive defeat against Illinois 77-109 does not help their case as far as consistency especially in defense is concerned.
Insight into the Ohio State Buckeyes: Home Court Heroes
Ohio State has proven to be formidable at home, boasting a 13-3 SU record in their last 16 games at Value City Arena. Their recent narrow victory over Minnesota (89-88) underscores their ability to clutch key moments. Despite a setback against Michigan State (62-69), the Buckeyes’ scoring average of 81.8 points per game, combined with a higher field goal percentage (49%) compared to Oregon, positions them as slight favorites in this matchup.
Trends
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 Predictions
Due to the intertwined characteristics of both teams, the past meets the present, and these elements make a total of 152 plausible yet lively, due to how fierce of a competition it would become. Despite the fact that Ohio thoroughly dominates in playing Texas, the Ducks did manage to pull a few tricks here and there.
When considering the recent examples as well as the metrics, Smart Money is likely leaning towards Ohio State covering the spread mark. As it stands betting on both teams on OVER 152 could yield positive results. Bittle is a safe option to bet on and Thornton is most likely the perfect player for spread prop bets.
Score Prediction: Ohio State 79, Oregon 75
