The No. 18 Ohio State Buckeyes (16-6, 9-4 Big Ten) host the unranked Indiana Hoosiers (16-9, 7-8 Big Ten) on Monday at 7 p.m. in a key Big Ten matchup.

Team Comparison:

• Ohio State: 74.5 PPG scored, 66.3 PPG allowed, undefeated at home
• Indiana: 71.4 PPG scored, 64.2 PPG allowed, 2-6 road record

Expected Spread and Total:

• Ohio State favored by 7-9 points
• Over/Under: Around 140 points due to strong defensive play from both teams

Notable Wins:

• Ohio State: Defeated #9 Duke (71-66), Wisconsin (by 18)
• Indiana: Upset #5 Purdue (68-65), Notre Dame victory

Analysis: Ohio State's efficient offense has overcome their size limitations, while Indiana struggles on a four-game losing streak. The Buckeyes' perfect home record and Indiana's road woes (2-6) suggest Ohio State should not only win but cover the spread.

Prediction: Ohio State to win and cover the 7-9 point spread behind EJ Liddell's leadership in his final season. Indiana's NCAA tournament hopes will take another hit as they continue to struggle away from home.

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