Iowa vs. Ohio State

Iowa yields the 12th fewest points in the country at 65.9 per game. Ohio State knows this well, having lost 74-57 to the Hawkeyes on Feb. 25. That game went UNDER, and so should this one. The Hawkeyes defeated Maryland, 75-64, yesterday to advance to this game. Not only is Iowa playing without rest, but it will also be playing its third game in five days. So the Hawkeyes are not about to change their slow pace. Ohio State has won three in a row since losing to Iowa. The Buckeyes are in good defensive form. They are giving up an average of 70.4 points a game during their last seven games. That is three points below their defensive season average. Their increased defensive emphasis should be on full display in this Big Ten Conference revenge spot. Playing this game at the neutral, tough-to-shoot United Center is another plus for the UNDER. Take the UNDER.