#11 seed Dayton had a remarkable run to get here, winning 10 of the last 12. But that run ends here as there are plenty of flaws with this team. Dayton had a nice winning stretch, but didn't exactly tear everybody up, winning by 3, 7, 2, 3, 7 and 5 points in half of those games. This is a Dayton squad that finished #8 in the Atlantic 10 in scoring, #7 in points allowed, #8 in field goal shooting and #9 in field goal shooting defense. They are not a good rebounding team nor do they defend the three-pointer well. They face an Ohio State team that is a senior-laden group that plays outstanding defense - tops in the Big 10. Ohio State started 15-0 this season, tearing up non-conference opponents. The Buckeyes have played 13 games vs. eight 2014 NCAA tournament teams during the course of the 2013-14 season. Ohio State is 8-5 vs. those teams and the Buckeyes have played in four consecutive NCAA Sweet 16s. Play Ohio State on the moneyline.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on March 18, 2014 at 9:26PM ET.
Dayton vs. Ohio State
March 20, 2014
1.5 units on Ohio State -270 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.06)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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