The Ohio State Buckeyes are gearing up to face off against the Youngstown State Penguins in a non-conference showdown on Monday. Both teams are coming off wins in their season openers. The Buckeyes defeated the No. 19 ranked Texas Longhorns, while Youngstown State topped Chicago State. Ohio State is favored by 18.5 points in the upcoming game with an over/under of 148.5 points.
Junior guard Bruce Thornton and senior guard Micah Parrish lead the Buckeyes with impressive performances. Thornton had 20 points in the win over Texas, while Parrish contributed 17 points in his last outing. On the other side, Youngstown State’s senior guard Nico Galette and junior Juwan Maxey are expected to make an impact on the game. Galette scored 20 points in their last game, while Maxey added 14 points.
The SportsLine Projection Model, which has a strong track record of success in college basketball picks, is leaning towards the Over on the total points and predicts that one side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations. The model suggests that Ohio State may have the edge due to their strong offensive playmakers. Fans can catch the action live on FuboTV and can find more insights and predictions on SportsLine. The game tips off at 6 p.m. ET at Value City Arena.
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