Ohio State at Gonzaga

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.