NCAAB Betting Picks – Ohio State Drawing Up Ways To Beat Down Michigan

The No.2 Ohio State Buckeyes have remained undefeated despite a big press from their conference foes in basketball betting picks. While the basketball chapter of the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry isn’t the most celebrated, it will certainly be revitalized tonight if at least for a moment. The Wolverines are coming off a near-upset of Kansas, while the Buckeyes avoided a near-upset of their own by escaping Minnesota over the weekend.

The poignant word in that previous sentence is “near”. Michigan has been on the cusp of a few big wins this season, but have been blown out by Purdue and Wisconsin just recently. At home, the Wolverines are just 5-3 ATS when it comes to NCAAB betting picks and when you’re playing a team that won’t take this matchup lying down, it explains the large number.

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#2 Ohio State Buckeyes (16-0) vs. Michigan Wolverines (11-5)

Wednesday, January 12th — Crisler Arena — 6:30pm EST

NCAAB Betting Line: Ohio State -11.0

The other reason for the big number on this game is two-fold. First, Ohio State is 8-2 SU in their last 10 meetings against Michigan. The second is more so the fact that the home team doesn’t have anyone that can pretend to stop Jared Sullinger of the Buckeyes.

Sullinger is leading the team with 17.9 points per game and 10.3 rebounds, while David Lighty is offering plenty of help under the rim with 2.3 blocks.

Also boosting the value of Ohio State in NCAAB betting picks is the simple fact that they’re 29-4 SU when ranked, and considering that they’re unanimously a top-2 pick in the country this game seems like a wash to me. Don’t get caught in the hype. Michigan can’t hang with Ohio State in basketball – or in any sport for that matter – in present day.

Furious NCAAB Betting Picks – Ohio State -11.0

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#25 CINCINNATI BEARCATS -13.5 over South Florida Bulls

South Florida is one of those teams that usually only has value on the road, where they’re 4-3 ATS and winless in their past 5 games. They’ve had a decent track record against the Bearcats in NCAAB betting picks, going 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings but Cincinnati is coming off its first loss of the season, and I can guarantee you they’re pissed off. Revenge comes to the Bearcats tonight over a Big East foe who usually gives them fits.

#4 SYRACUSE ORANGE -2.5 over St. John’s Red Storm

No matter how much I like the St. John’s Red Storm, I can’t get past the fact that Syracuse owns them. With an overall record of 9-1 SU, and a 4-1 SU record when visiting St. John’s, this has always been Syracuse’s game to lose. The fact that the Orange are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 visits as well should deter you from a home team bet in NCAAB betting picks tonight despite the fact that the Orange are travelling.

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