The Ohio State Buckeyes are finishing off what was a rough 2022-23 season on the hardwood, but they have a chance to turn some heads when they open Big Ten Conference Tournament play against the Wisconsin Badgers on Wednesday night. Despite their sub-par season, the Buckeyes have opened as the slight favorites in the Ohio State-Wisconsin betting odds.
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Ohio State-Wisconsin Betting Odds, Trends & Prediction
Per DraftKings Sportsbook, Ohio State is currently a 2-point favorite to take care of the Badgers and advance to the next round of the Big Ten Tournament. They are a -120 favorite on the moneyline.
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Ohio State (13-18) would need a Big Ten Tournament championship for any hope to reach the NCAA Tournament. They are currently a long shot at 50-1 to accomplish that feat. The Buckeyes suffered from a nine-game losing streak in Big Ten play but were able to rebound with wins over Illinois and Maryland before losing to Michigan State on the road to finish their season.
Buckeyes head coach Chris Holtmann gave praise to his players for their ability to stick together throughout the dismal season, noting that he believes there is light at the end of the tunnel.
“I think they have to have a belief that we will see some results even though we were getting run out of games. you’ve got two options there — you can say I’m going to do my own thing and become independent or I’m going to lean in together, be a part of a team and be highly coachable. It really has been about focusing on the work and the work in front of us each and every day,” Holtmann said, per On 3.
“We’ve tried to communicate to them if we do that enough, you have to trust we will see the results. We’ve said that for three weeks and I’m glad we’re seeing some.”
The Big Ten Tournament gives Ohio State a puncher’s chance to make the NCAA Tournament, but it also gives the team a chance to prove its upwards trajectory before the season concludes.
Ohio State-Wisconsin Prediction: Ohio State -2 (DraftKings Sportsbook)
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