Ohio State Buckeyes Odds - Buckeyes have an interesting mix that could be Sweet
The Ohio State Buckeyes odds to win the conference and the title aren’t great. They lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Siena last year and didn’t bring in any new recruits. That being said, online betting fans should keep an eye on this team, as they have a lot of consistency carrying over from last year. They could be a dark horse in the Big 10.
Ohio State Buckeyes odds: +500 to win Big 10; +4000 to win Championship
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Ohio State Buckeyes odds maker breakdown: THE COACHING
Head coach Thad Matta has a top notch recruiting class lined up…for next year. The Buckeyes do have a lot of returning faces from last year’s lineup, but not many new ones. The Buckeyes weren’t expected to be great last year, though, and they still won 22 games. Now we’ll see how good Matta’s coaching move is, as he moved forward Evan Turner to point guard. NCAA basketball betting fans know the Buckeyes are building the foundation and, with a big recruiting class next year, they’ll be ready to be a big championship contender in the coming years.
Ohio State Buckeyes odds maker breakdown: THE STARS
Evan Turner is the star of the squad, and after leading the Big 10 in scoring, he is ready to become a full-fledged national star if he keeps it up. David Lighty is back after breaking his foot last year and he adds a good sixth man. The Buckeyes return all five starters and have enough talent to win the Big 10.
Ohio State Buckeyes odds maker breakdown: THE SCHEDULE
The Buckeyes do have some tough tests early on in the Coaches vs Cancer Classic. They will definitely face North Carolina early on, and may face Syracuse or California as well. Florida State and Butler are also on the radar beyond that.
Ohio State Buckeyes odds maker breakdown: THE OUTLOOK
Michigan State and Purdue are expected to finish ahead of the Buckeyes in the Big 10 according to the sportsbook odds, but don’t sleep on Matta’s boys. They're just one of two teams in the conference that returns all five starters, and that could make a big difference. Look for the Buckeyes to make a decent March Madness run and really establish themselves as a Championship contender in 2010.
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