Alabama vs. Ohio State odds, picks and predictions
The Ohio State Buckeyes (3-1) battle the No. 15 Alabama Crimson Tide (4-0) Friday from Raider Arena in Destin, Fla. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Alabama vs. Ohio State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Buckeyes beat the Western Michigan Broncos 73-56 Sunday, failing to cover as a 21.5-point favorite. Ohio State is 1-3 against the spread (ATS) this season and has yet to close as an underdog. It has also yet to play a game away from home. G Bruce Thornton leads the team in scoring at 15.3 points per game (PPG).
Alabama is No. 15 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll and beat the Mercer Bears 98-67 Wednesday, covering as a 29.5-point favorite. Alabama has yet to close as a favorite of under 18 points. The Crimson Tide are 4-0 ATS on the season with every win coming by 20 or more. G Mark Sears leads the way for Alabama at 19.5 PPG.
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Alabama vs. Ohio State odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:14 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Alabama -330 (bet $330 to win $100) | Ohio State +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
- Against the spread (ATS): Alabama -7.5 (-118) | Ohio State +7.5 (-104)
- Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Alabama vs. Ohio State picks and predictions
Prediction
Alabama 82, Ohio State 71
Moneyline
PASS.
Alabama is the better side, but this is its 1st real test. At -330, it is far too expensive to play on the moneyline.
Against the spread
BET ALABAMA -7.5 (-118).
Alabama is 4-0 ATS on the season. It isn't that just Alabama is covering, but the dominance and efficiency in which it is doing it. The Crimson Tide's top 7 scoring options are all shooting over 53% from the field. Their top 2 are shooting over 85% from the free throw line and 55% from deep.
The Tide will be difficult for Ohio State, which has covered just 1 game, to stop. OSU has yet to score 80 points while Alabama has topped 100 in 3 of 4 games. Expect the Crimson Tide offense to allow them to run away here.
Take ALABAMA -7.5 (-118).
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Over/Under
LEAN OVER 151.5 (-110).
Ohio State has gone Over in its lone competitive match, losing 73-66 against the No. 13 Texas A&M Aggies. The total closed at 138.5. The Buckeyes have scored 70-plus points in 3 of 4 games.
The Crimson Tide are 3-1 O/U. The only game in which the over didn't hit was due to South Alabama ending with just 46 points. Alabama has scored 98 or more in every game.
Expect a high-energy game from both sides. Take OVER 151.5 (-110).
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