Oregon should be a much tougher opponent. The Ducks come into the contest with a 13-2 record. They have a balanced offensive attack but are led by 7-foot senior center, Nate Bittle, who averages 13.4 points per game. Size inside is something the OSU has struggled with all season.

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Everything you need to know in order to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Oregon Ducks on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Jackson Shelstad and the Oregon Ducks have several edges in their matchup with the Ohio State Buckeyes, making them appealing as minor underdogs, per Rohit Ponnaiya's college basketball betting picks.