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Ohio State basketball vs. Miami (OH): Odds, preview, prediction, lineups, TV
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State basketball team will face its third Mid-American Conference opponent of the season when it hosts Miami (OH).
The Buckeyes have already won games against Western Michigan and Central Michigan this season, both of which were one-sided games for much of the night. Now they’ll face the Redhawks in what is the second-to-last game this season against a mid-major school with New Orleans left to play in two weeks.
What: Ohio State (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) vs. Miami (OH) (4-3)
The point spread: Ohio State minus-21; over-under 146.
Where: Schottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio.
When: Wednesday, 7 p.m.
TV: Big Ten+
Ohio State projected starters
Bruce Thornton, guard, 19.2 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 4.5 apg.
Roddy Gayle Jr., guard, 14.6 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 3.9 apg.
Evan Mahaffey, guard, 2.6 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.9 apg.
Jamison Battle, forward, 14.0 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 0.9 apg.
Felix Okpara, center, 5.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 0.5 apg.
Miami (OH) projected starters
Darwhesi Hunter, guard, 13.4 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.1 apg.
Evan Ipsaro, guard, 9.1 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 2.9 apg.
Mekhi Cooper, guard, 8.9 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 2.7 apg.
Bryce Bultman, forward, 8.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.4 apg.
Jaquel Morris, center, 8.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 1.3 apg.
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What to Watch For
Ohio State is currently on a six-game winning streak, which includes wins from schools all over the place in terms of quality. It’s their longest winning streak since opening the 2019-20 season with nine straight wins. There’s no reason to think this streak will end on Wednesday night. But games are coming soon where that is possible for a team that’s starting to get some national attention.
Prediction
Stephen’s pick: The Buckeyes have beaten MAC opponents by an average of 22 points this season and Miami (OH) is expected to be a school already to be at the bottom of the conference, having not had a season above .500 since 2007. This is another chance for OSU to keep stacking wins before its next test on Saturday. 84-60 Ohio State.
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