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Game Preview Ohio State Buckeyes vs Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers
The Ohio State Buckeyes look to stay unbeaten as they host the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 PM ET, and the game will be televised on BTN. Ohio State enters as a heavy favorite, listed at -27.5, while the Mountaineers face long odds on the moneyline at +3000.
Mount St. Mary’s, now 1-5 on the season, has flirted with upsets against bigger programs like Cincinnati and Maryland but hasn’t been able to close out games. Most recently, they lost 83-60 at Western Michigan, the same team Ohio State just dismantled by 33 points. Still, the Mountaineers have covered the spread in three of their last four games and rank inside the top 100 nationally in three-point percentage at 36.0%.
Ohio State, sitting at 5-0, has been efficient and dominant through five games. In their latest outing, they cruised past Western Michigan 91-58, led by Christoph Tilly’s 17 points and seven assists. Tilly has proven to be an elite addition to the Buckeyes’ offense, which ranks top-20 nationally in both field goal and effective field goal percentage. The Buckeyes are clicking at both ends and look to keep momentum heading into December.
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Odds and Key Information
| Category | Advantage |
|---|---|
| Overall Talent | Ohio State |
| Three-Point Shooting | Mount St. Mary’s |
| Rebounding | See updated NCAAB odds and scores for real-time movement |
| Ball Movement | Ohio State |
| Coaching Experience | Ohio State |
Ohio State Buckeyes Outlook
The Buckeyes have averaged 88.4 points per game and shoot 51.5% from the field, placing them among the nation’s most efficient teams. Their effective FG percentage of 59.9 ranks 20th nationally. Christoph Tilly has emerged as a focal point, not just as a scorer but as a high-IQ distributor. Freshman Amare Bynum has also contributed significantly, recording a double-double against Western Michigan.
Head coach Jake Diebler has instilled a “big game every game” mindset, and it’s showing in the Buckeyes’ consistency. They’re 5-0 at home, 5-0 overall, and 4-1 against the spread. As heavy favorites, they’ve consistently built early leads and maintained intensity late into games.
This matchup gives Ohio State another chance to flex depth and polish rotations before the schedule stiffens.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Outlook
Despite their 1-5 record, the Mountaineers have been competitive in stretches, especially in their close losses at Maryland and Cincinnati. Guard Arlandus Keyes leads the team in scoring and has shown composure under pressure, putting up 15 points in their latest loss to Western Michigan. Luke McEldon also added 13 points on 66.7% shooting in that contest.
The Mountaineers are dangerous from deep, shooting 36.0% from three-point range on nearly 27 attempts per game. That perimeter threat gives them a pathway to stay within range of large spreads. While they lack the interior presence to match up with Ohio State’s front line, they’ve covered as underdogs in 75% of their games this season.
Mount St. Mary’s is 3-1 ATS in their last four, and with low expectations, they’ve played freely on the road.
Betting Trends
- Ohio State is 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS
- The Buckeyes are 4-1 to the over this season
- Mount St. Mary’s is 3-3 ATS overall but 3-1 ATS as an underdog
- The Mountaineers have gone under the total in 4 of their last 5
- Ohio State has covered spreads of -20 or more in three straight games
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Prediction
Ohio State is rolling offensively and should have little trouble winning this game, but a 27.5-point spread opens the backdoor for a Mount St. Mary’s cover. The Mountaineers’ ability to shoot the three at a high percentage could keep the game closer than expected—especially if Ohio State rests starters late.
Still, the Buckeyes’ depth, home-court dominance, and scoring balance should see them through comfortably. Expect a strong start and possible late-game slowdown that keeps the margin under 28.
Projected Score: Ohio State 85, Mount St. Mary’s 60
Pick: Mount St. Mary’s +27.5
Total Lean: Under 147.5
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