The Ohio State Buckeyes (10-7, 2-4 Big Ten) host the Indiana Hoosiers (13-5, 4-3 Big Ten) in Big Ten play at Value City Arena, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, January 17, 2025.
On Tuesday, in its most recent game, Ohio State fell to Wisconsin 70-68. With 21 points, Bruce Thornton was its top scorer. In its most recent game, Indiana fell to Illinois on Tuesday, 94-69. Oumar Ballo scored a team-high 16 points (and added one assist and 15 boards).
When is Ohio State vs. Indiana and when does it start?
This game between the Buckeyes and Hoosiers is scheduled to tip off on Friday, January 17, 2025. You can expect the opening tip at 8:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Ohio State vs. Indiana
The Buckeyes and Hoosiers will take to the hardwood at Value City Arena for this matchup on January 17, and if you would like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on FOX (>Watch on Fubo).
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Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers Game Preview
Ohio State Stats, Odds & Insights
Ohio State’s +158 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 9.3 points per game) is a result of scoring 80.4 points per game (63rd in college basketball) while allowing 71.1 per contest (177th in college basketball).
The Buckeyes are averaging 80.4 points, 8.1 more than the Hoosiers concede.
Ohio State connects on 7.9 three-pointers per game (167th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.9. It shoots 37.1% from deep while its opponents hit 28.9% from long range.
The Buckeyes are putting up 86.8 points per game this year at home, which is 16.8 more points than they’re averaging away from home (70.0).
Ohio State has been putting up 76.5 points per game in its last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little lower than the 80.4 it has scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
Indiana Stats, Odds & Insights
Indiana outscores opponents by 5.2 points per game (posting 77.5 points per game, 117th in college basketball, and conceding 72.3 per contest, 217th in college basketball) and has a +93 scoring differential.
The Hoosiers’ 77.5 points per game are 6.4 more than the Buckeyes give up.
Indiana connects on 1.4 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 6.1 (331st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.5.
In its previous 10 games, Indiana is scoring 74.9 points per game, 2.6 fewer points than its season average (77.5).
Buckeyes Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Thornton | 17 | 17.4 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Devin Royal | 17 | 13.8 | 7.4 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
John Mobley Jr. | 17 | 11.9 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.2 |
Micah Parrish | 16 | 10.0 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
Meechie Johnson Jr. | 10 | 9.1 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.0 |
Hoosiers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Malik Reneau | 14 | 14.1 | 5.9 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
Oumar Ballo | 17 | 14.1 | 10.1 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
Myles Rice | 18 | 12.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
Mackenzie Mgbako | 18 | 12.3 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
Luke Goode | 18 | 7.4 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
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