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Ohio State basketball faces do-or-die situation to make NCAA Tournament, as it should be

Ohio State is on the NCAA bubble and the only way the Buckeyes can finish on the right side of it is to prove they belong in the Big Dance.
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Ohio State basketball faces do-or-die situation to make NCAA Tournament, as it should be​

The beauty and brutality of sports are about to slug it out 2,200 miles west of Columbus.

Ohio State men’s basketball desperately needs a win at USC Wednesday night. Get the ‘W’ and the Buckeyes keep alive their shot at reaching the NCAA Tournament. Lose to the Trojans and an NIT RSVP suddenly pops up in OSU’s inbox. It wouldn't kill the team's NCAA hopes outright, but the heart monitor would begin to flat line at that point.

This is how it should be, right? What makes sports special? Controlling your own destiny. Facing must-win situations. Credit when mission accomplished. No excuses if mission failure. In that way, it feels like Ohio State’s next three games, against USC, home against Nebraska and at Indiana to close out the regular season, are a win-or-go-home mini tournament.

Some fans complain that college basketball’s regular season is nothing more than a waiting game, similar to standing in line for the concert doors to open. But OSU’s immediate future is the real deal. Win, or else.

Daily life isn’t always like that. Maybe not even usually like that. Mess up and you often get another chance. Mercies are new each morning. But sports are not so kind. There is no tomorrow, even when the sun rises the next day. Miss the 3 foot putt to lose the golf tournament and there is no going back to try it again. Same goes for coming up a fingertip short of taking first place in swimming or letting the puck through the five-hole in hockey. You get one chance. Make or break.
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Just sayin': I honestly think that the ship (of any opportunity for Ohio State basketball to get the NCAA tournament this year) has already sailed or maybe more appropriately sunk.
 
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USC vs. Ohio State Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - Bleacher Nation

A pair of struggling teams square off when the USC Trojans (14-13, 6-10 Big Ten) host the Ohio State Buckeyes (15-13, 7-10 Big Ten) on Wednesday, February 26,
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USC vs. Ohio State Prediction​

  • Pick ATS: Ohio State (+1.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (153.5)
  • Prediction: Ohio State 76, USC 75
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Ohio State vs. USC prediction, pick, college basketball odds

Ohio State and USC meet on Wednesday! Our College Basketball odds series has our Ohio State-USC prediction, odds, and pick.
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Why Ohio State Will Cover The Spread/Win​

Ohio State is poised to secure a crucial victory against USC on Wednesday, capitalizing on their offensive prowess and the Trojans' recent struggles. The Buckeyes' high-powered offense, averaging 78.2 points per game, will be the key factor against a USC defense allowing 74.3 points on average. Led by the dynamic Bruce Thornton, who's averaging 17 points per game, Ohio State's balanced scoring attack will prove challenging for the Trojans to contain. The Buckeyes' perimeter shooting, ranking 28th nationally at 37.8%, will stretch USC's defense and create opportunities for inside scoring. With Aaron Bradshaw back in the lineup and Sean Stewart's emergence as a starter, Ohio State's frontcourt depth will be crucial in dominating the paint and controlling the boards.
 
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