Ohio State at Cincinnati

Despite both residing in the same state, this is the first regular season meeting between these two clubs since 1921. Maybe Ohio State wanted to avoid losing to an in-state rival. I don't think they'll be able to avoid that fate here. The Buckeyes lost some key components from last year, including Big Ten Player of the Year Keita Bates-Diop. This team has dropped all of their last six non-conference games against the number. The Bearcats have a couple of returning starters from a tournament team last season, and they have the home court here. Ohio State was 21-11 to the UNDER last season. And under head coach Mike Cronin, Cincy is 196-137 to the UNDER including 90-53 UNDER when the total is set in the 130s as it is here. Take the Bearcats on the moneyline and back the UNDER.