Ohio State vs Eastern Illinois Prediction, Odds, Line, Pick, and Preview: November 16

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 2-0 in the opening two games of the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season and will face the Eastern Illinois Panthers, who are suffering from a three-game losing streak.

The Buckeyes are part of the Big Ten Conference and will this matchup at the Value City Arena on Wednesday (November 15) whereas the Panthers are part of the Ohio Valley Conference. Ohio will look to make it three wins in a row as this will be their last home game before they travel for two away games.

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Ohio State Buckeyes vs Eastern Illinois Panthers: Betting Odds

Team	Spread	Over/Under
Ohio State Buckeyes	-30 (-110)	O 132.5 (-110)
Eastern Illinois Panthers	+30 (-110)	U 132.5 (-110)

The Buckeyes have started the season on a very positive note, winning both games quite comfortably. They started with a win against the Robert Morris Colonials (91-53). Justice Sueing was the star player in the game. He scored 20 points, along with 2 rebounds and 2 assists. But the surprising factor was Brice Sensabaugh, who came off the bench to score 17 points, including 9 rebounds and 1 assist.

Their second win came against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (82-56). Justice Sueing once came in scoring in double-digits with 11 points. Brice too scored valuable14 points off the bench, while playing only 18 minutes. They will now look to dismantle the Panthers for a third straight win.

Eastern Illinois will have to work some magic to bring some hope into their season. They are already in trouble with three consecutive losses, which have come against teams such as Central MI (76-60), No. 19 Illinois (87-57), and Illinois State (54-49).

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Eastern Illinois Panthers: Match Details

Fixture: Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Ohio State Buckeyes

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 16, 08:00 p.m EDT

Venue: Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Eastern Illinois Panthers: Pick

The Buckeyes have different players contributing to the team and not one. However, their forward, Justice Sueing, has been the most consistent so far. He is a powerful forward who is scoring a lot of points for this team. Other players get the chance to contribute as well because of his presence and the Panthers are going to have a tough time facing them.

Best Pick: Total Over 132.5 (-110)

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Eastern Illinois Panthers: Prediction

The two teams have never played each other ever in the league but there is a clear difference in quality between the two sides.

The Buckeyes are part of the Big Ten Conference, which has far superior teams compared to the Panthers who are in the Ohio Valley Conference. Expect a one-sided and easy victory for the home team.