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USA Today
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WATCH: Ohio State men's basketball players get first look at new court in Value City Arena
WATCH: Ohio State men's basketball players get first look at new court in Value City Arena In case you missed the news late last week, the Ohio State men's and women's basketball programs are getting a new design for their basketball court, and yeah -- it's pretty sleek. Gone is the traditional hardwood color as the base, as it gives way to a gray court with red sidelines, out-of-bounds, and lane areas. It brings OSU into some of the newer looks we've seen across the country with these court designs. Prior to the unveiling to the public, the OSU men's basketball team got a sneak peek at the new court design and layout, and their reactions are pretty priceless -- in a very good way. If you haven't gotten a look at how the likes of Devin Royal, John Mobley, and Colin White reacted to their first look at the new floor inside Value City Arena, we've got their genuine reactions below, thanks to the "Ohio State Hoops" X account (formerly Twitter). Though not completely done and able to be viewed in person yet, we can't wait to see how this new design looks on a 4K high definition television or streaming device. Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
USA Today
23-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ohio State at UCLA odds, picks and predictions
The Ohio State Buckeyes (15-12, 7-9 Big Ten) and the UCLA Bruins (19-8, 10-6) meet Sunday at Pauley Pavilion. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. ET (CBS). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the Ohio State vs. UCLA odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions. The Buckeyes were spanked 70-49 by the Northwestern Wildcats as a 9-point favorite at home Thursday as the Under (144) cashed. G John Mobley misfired on all 5 of his field-goal attempts with 4 points, 2 assists and 0 rebounds. Ohio State has dropped 3 of the past 4 games as its NCAA Tournament hopes are now in serious peril. Ohio State is just 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 games, while the Over is 3-1 in that span. The Bruins lost 64-61 at the Minnesota Golden Gophers as an 11-point favorite Tuesday as the Under (132) connected. G Tyler Bilodeau went for 12 points and 6 rebounds in the loss. He has averaged 16.3 points per game (PPG) in the past 3 outings. It was a rare non-cover, as UCLA is still 5-1-1 ATS in the past 7 games. The Under has cashed in 5 of the past 6 outings. Ohio State has won the past 3 meetings in the series since Dec. 22, 2018, while also covering each of those games. The Over is 2-1 in those 3 outings. – Rankings: USA TODAY Sports Men's Basketball Coaches Poll Stream select live college basketball games and full replays: Get ESPN+ Ohio State at UCLA odds Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:34 a.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Ohio State +202 (bet $100 to win $202) | UCLA -250 (bet $250 to win $100) : Ohio State +202 (bet $100 to win $202) | UCLA -250 (bet $250 to win $100) Against the spread (ATS) : Ohio State +6.5 (-118) | UCLA -6.5 (-104) : Ohio State +6.5 (-118) | UCLA -6.5 (-104) Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110) Ohio State at UCLA picks and predictions Prediction UCLA 72, Ohio State 63 UCLA (-250) will cost you nearly 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that's way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. There is no reason to bet such heavy favorites, either as a standalone bet or as part of a multi-leg or cross-sport parlay. AVOID, and look to the spread instead. UCLA -6.5 (-118) is worth playing lightly. Ohio State +6.5 (-104) is just 1-3 ATS in the past 4 games, and it is coming off a 21-point beatdown from Northwestern. That's bad news hitting the road for Southern California for a pair of Big Ten West Coast games. Despite the non-cover to Minnesota last time out, the Bruins are a solid 5-1-1 ATS in the past 7 games, while going 3-2-1 ATS in the past 6 home outings. UNDER 139.5 (-110) is worth a play in this Big Ten contest. The Under has hit in 5 of the past 6 games for the Bruins, with the defense allowing 68 or fewer points in 5 of the past 6 contests. For the Buckeyes, the Over-Under has split 4-4 in the past 8 outings. The Under has a 6-4 edge in 10 games off campus this season, either as a true road game or on a neutral floor. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook. College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group: Alabama / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Duke / Florida / Florida State / Georgia / Iowa / Kentucky / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / UCLA / USC / Washington / Wisconsin / College Sports Wire / High School / Recruiting
