The guys split two to one on Ohio State vs UConn, with Ryan and Colby laying UConn -8.5, the number when the guys taped on November 12, and Sean taking Ohio State +8.5. Tip is Friday, November 13 at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET in Hartford, CT, and the full segment is on the College Basketball Picks: Friday 11/13 & Saturday 11/14 episode.
Ohio State vs UConn Odds
UConn was an 8.5-point favorite over Ohio State when the guys taped on November 12.
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- Ryan Kramer (@KramerCentric): UConn -8.5
- Sean Green (@SeanTGreen): Ohio State +8.5
- Colby Dant (@TheColbyD): UConn -8.5
The case for UConn opened on the crowd. The number looked about right to the UConn side, but the read was that this stays close for a while before UConn goes on a run with the building behind it and pulls away.
Then came the BYU comparison. The guys pointed out that Ohio State lost at BYU after being in position to win it late. The UConn backers expect Ohio State to hang around and stay scrappy before UConn overwhelms them and covers.
Sean read that same BYU game the other way. A team that has already played in a hostile building, in his view, won’t be shocked by this one. He noted Ohio State hit 81.8% of its free throws at the time of taping and called that the formula. He conceded UConn is the much better team and plays really good defense, and that Ohio State may not get to the line enough. Still, if you make your free throws and you’re getting eight and a half, he’ll take Ohio State.
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