Villanova at Ohio State

Coach Chris Holtmann has his best team yet in his third year at Ohio State as he returns three starters plus what is rated as the best freshmen class in the Big 10. The Buckeyes have already won their first two games, including an impressive victory against Cincinnati when the Bearcats were held to a .333 shooting percentage. That win was followed by a 20-point win over Massachusetts when the Buckeyes shot nearly 50 percent from the field. The Bickeyes' defense held the Minutemen to 32.8 percent shooting. Kaleb Wesson and D.J. Carton led a balanced scoring attack with 13 points apiece. Villanova always has a formidable squad, but it may take some time to break in some new players especially in the backcourt. The Wildcats blew out Army in their only game, but this will be a much tougher test. The Buckeyes are a small favorite so go with Ohio State on the moneyline.