The No. 4 UConn Huskies host the Ohio State Buckeyes in a big-time, non-conference college basketball matchup on Friday night in Connecticut. The Huskies have opened the season 3-0, including an 85-77 win over defending champion Michigan. The Buckeyes are 2-1, including winners of two straight games.
UConn is a 12.5-point favorite, with the over/under at 147.5. Claim the best Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 now and get a $55 bonus after $25 in trades: Tipoff for UConn vs. Ohio State is set for 7:30 p.m.
ET at PeoplesBank Arena in Harford, Connecticut. SportsLine's proven computer model has analyzed Ohio State vs. UConn and revealed its Ohio State vs.
UConn prediction, and you can also read our college basketball betting preview for Friday's matchup. Claim the latest Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS to get a $25 bonus after $10 in trades: UConn was the preseason No. 4-ranked team in the nation, and it has played up to its top-five expectations so far. The Huskies won their national championship game rematch against Michigan, 85-77, last Friday after losing last year's national championship.
Sophomore guard Braylon Mullins leads UConn at 17.7 points per game, including scoring 23 points against Michigan. Senior guard Silas Demary Jr. is adding 14.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. Ohio State is coming off its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2022.
The Buckeyes went 21-13 last year and returns John Mobley Jr., its second-leading scorer, from last year. Mobley, a junior guard, is averaging 19.3 points and five assists per game this season. UConn and Ohio State haven't met since the 2016-17 season, when Ohio State won, 64-60, to even the all-time series at 2-2.
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