Ohio State Buckeyes vs IUPUI Jaguars

League: NCAAB | Date: 2025-11-03 06:30 PM EST | Last Updated: 2025-11-03 05:40 PM EST

Ohio State Buckeyes vs IUPUI Jaguars on 2025-11-03

Game Times

• ET: 6:30 PM
• CT: 5:30 PM
• MT: 4:30 PM
• PT: 3:30 PM
• AKT: 2:30 PM
• HST: 12:30 PM

Simulation Results

| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Ohio State Buckeyes | 96.3% |
| Win % for IUPUI Jaguars | 3.2% |
| Spread Cover % for Ohio State Buckeyes -29.5 | 51.1% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 49.8% / Under: 50.2% |
| Average Total Points | 159.5 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin (OS – IUPUI) | [-2.0, 61.0] |

💰 Best Bet #1 Ohio State Buckeyes / Spread / -34 at -115 / 52% / Ohio State hosts in season opener with superior efficiency ratings and home advantage, simulation indicates strong cover probability against a weaker IUPUI squad despite the high line.

💰 Best Bet #2 Under / Total / 171.5 at -105 / 60% / Both teams exhibit moderate tempos in preseason, with Ohio State’s defense limiting opponents and IUPUI struggling offensively; average simulated total of 159.5 points supports a low-scoring affair.

💰 Best Bet #3 Ohio State Buckeyes / Moneyline / -20000 / 96% / Overwhelming talent disparity and 96.3% simulated win rate make Ohio State a near-lock, even at heavy juice, backed by recent form and matchup edges.

💸 Public Bets
95% Ohio State Buckeyes / 5% IUPUI Jaguars

💰 Money Distribution
92% Ohio State Buckeyes / 8% IUPUI Jaguars

💹 Market Alignment
Aligned

📉 Line Movement
Spread opened at -32.5 and moved to -34 with balanced action; total steady at 171.5 despite minor early over bets.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
+3.2% EV on Ohio State spread / +4.1% EV on Under / Consensus from efficiency metrics and simulation shows value in following the heavy public lean without overreaction.

Top 3 Player Props

• Player Prop #1: Bruce Thornton (Ohio State) / Over Points / 18.5 at -110 / 72% / Thornton’s high usage rate (28%) and 20.2 PPG average in exhibitions align with IUPUI’s weak perimeter defense allowing 15+ points to guards; offensive efficiency supports exceeding line.
• Player Prop #2: Evan Mahaffey (Ohio State) / Over Rebounds / 7.5 at -115 / 68% / Mahaffey’s 8.1 RPG in recent play exploits IUPUI’s poor rebounding rate (42% defensive), with home-court rebounding boost and simulation favoring OSU dominance inside.
• Player Prop #3: Jlynn Counter (IUPUI) / Under Points / 12.5 at -105 / 65% / Counter’s 11.8 PPG against stronger defenses drops in high-pressure games; Ohio State’s top-50 defensive efficiency limits guards, backed by low simulated output for IUPUI scorers.

⚖️ Analysis Summary

Public sentiment heavily favors Ohio State, aligning with sharp money indicators and line stability, making a follow play optimal rather than fading. Mathematical edges emerge from Ohio State’s superior adjusted efficiency (top-25 offense/defense per KenPom previews) against IUPUI’s bottom-tier metrics, with no major injuries reported. Overall game outlook points to a controlled, lower-scoring contest given Ohio State’s defensive focus and IUPUI’s turnover-prone style in a lopsided matchup.

🔮 Recommended Play

Follow the public with Ohio State — the 96% simulated win probability and aligned market data confirm the highest mathematical edge on the favorite in this opener.

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