Oregon vs Ohio State Picks and Prediction – 1/9/2025

The Oregon Ducks take a road trip Thursday with the game in Columbus, OH against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Oregon is the #15 ranked team in the nation with thirteen wins through 15 games played having won for the last five following a four point victory against Maryland in their last outing. Offensively Oregon is rolling this season averaging 79.6 points on 46.6% shoot for the floor. Defensively Oregon has held their own as well allowing 69.4 points per game overall through 15 games played. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Nate Bittle leads the Oregon offense this season averaging 13.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.Jackson Shelstad is second on the team every 11.5 points and Keyshawn Barthelemy averages 10 points per game is the third player on the roster in double digits. TJ Bamba averages 9.9 points and leads Oregon dishing out 2.7 assists.

The Ohio State Buckeyes return home Thursday with ten wins and five losses on the year having won four of the last five following a narrow one point double overtime victory on the road in Minnesota. Offensively Ohio State has been phenomenal averaging 81.8 points on 49% shooting for the floor and scored 89 and their most recent victory. Defensively Ohio State has held their own allowing 71 points per game but gave up 88 in their victory against Minnesota.

Bruce Thornton leads the Ohio State offense this season averaging 16.9 points and 4.5 assists per game. Devin Royal is second on the roster averaging 14.6 points to go along with a team leading 7.3 rebounds. John Mobley Jr averages 11.9 points, well Micah Parrish chips in a 4th best 10.1 points per game this season for Ohio State.

Oregon is the better team in this game and it will show from the opening minutes on Thursday. Take the Ducks to do the work on both sides of the ball leading to the road underdog win. Final Score Prediction, Oregon Ducks win and cover 78-73.