The No. 16 Ohio State Buckeyes face Rutgers at Jersey Mike's Arena in a crucial Big Ten matchup. Coming off a strong win over Maryland, Ohio State looks to maintain momentum while sitting fourth in the conference standings behind Purdue.

Key Players to Watch:

• E.J. Liddell (Ohio State): Coming off an impressive 24-point, 11-rebound performance against Maryland
• Ron Harper Jr. (Rutgers): Leads Scarlet Knights with 15.9 points per game

Recent Performance:

• Rutgers upset No. 13 Michigan State 84-63 in their last game
• Ohio State's defense allows just 67.95 points per game
• Rutgers averages 68.27 points per game this season

Betting Lines:

• Ohio State -2.5 point favorites
• Total: 136.5
• Moneyline: Ohio State -150, Rutgers +130

Historical Matchup Stats:

• Ohio State is 8-2 vs Rutgers in last 10 meetings
• Buckeyes are 4-1 ATS in last 10 games
• Ohio State is 6-1 ATS in last 7 games vs Rutgers
• Over has hit in 13 of Ohio State's last 18 games

Keys to Victory:

• Ohio State must contain Rutgers' early offensive rhythm
• Rutgers needs to limit E.J. Liddell's impact
• Defensive performance will be crucial for both teams

This matchup features two hot teams, with Ohio State's consistent performance against Rutgers giving them a slight edge despite Rutgers' recent upset victory over Michigan State.

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