Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Ohio State Buckeyes Point Spread Picks

The Ohio State Buckeyes got a stern test vs. South Dakota State, but in the end pulled away and advanced to face Gonzaga in the round of 32. Ohio State put up a lot of threes against South Dakota State and that has proven to be the way to beat Gonzaga. Gonzaga allows 35.5% from deep, and Ohio State will undoubtedly get some good looks from long range. Gonzaga lost just four times, and it was their three-point defense that led to all four losses, allowing 45.2% from deep on average in those four losses. Ohio State can also score in the paint, and are in the top 35 in the nation in defending the paint. This game is going to come down to Ohio State delivering some three-pointers to open the interior where they have an edge and Gonzaga is vulnerable. Take Ohio State.

No. 2 seeds dropped like flies yesterday, but Ohio State was not one of them as they cruised to an easy win in their tourney opener. Gonzaga looked impressive in dismantling a West Virginia team that was simply a two-man show and not a complete team. It will be different vs. the Buckeyes, who have talent all over the floor and off the bench. This isn't the most experienced Gonzaga team, and this is where it is going to hurt them. While the Bulldogs have been a tournament fixture, they aren't sneaking up on anyone anymore at 3-7 ATS in their last 10 tourney contests. The Buckeyes have been 6-2 ATS in their last eight at a neutral site and have taken four of their last five against the number vs. teams better than .600. Play on Ohio State in this one.