Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Broadcast: ESPN+
This Saturday, the Ohio State Buckeyes (6-3) will take on the Auburn Tigers (8-1) at State Farm Arena.
In their latest clash, the Auburn Tigers dominated Richmond, winning decisively with a score of 98-54. The Tigers recorded 14 personal fouls, while Richmond had 17. Auburn achieved 6 successful three-pointers from 30 attempts, while Richmond excelled at the free-throw line, converting 16 out of 19 for 84.2%. Richmond managed to secure 25 rebounds (7 offensive, 18 defensive) but did not block any shots. In assists, Richmond was limited to 8, along with 7 steals. On defense, Auburn limited Richmond to a shooting percentage of 27.1%, allowing only 16 baskets out of 59 attempts. Auburn tallied 23 assists and generated 14 turnovers, along with 10 steals. The Tigers controlled the boards with a total of 46 rebounds, including 14 offensive. At the free-throw line, they sank 19 of their 27 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 70.4%. Overall, Auburn posted a field goal percentage of 47.8%, hitting 33 of 69 shots, and made 13 of 30 attempts from beyond the arc.
Miles Kelly was a standout performer in this game, contributing 15 points on 4 of 7 shooting. He played for 23 minutes and also grabbed 5 rebounds while achieving a shooting percentage of 57.1% from the field, adding 2 assists to his tally.
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Auburn enters this matchup with an impressive record of 8-1 this season. They average just 9.1 turnovers per game and commit approximately 17.3 fouls per matchup. Collectively, Auburn records an average of 38.8 rebounds and has accumulated 169 assists this season, ranking 41st in Division 1 in assists. The Tigers are connecting on 37.6% of their three-point attempts (92 out of 245) and are converting 75.0% of free throws. Auburn boasts a scoring average of 87.0 points per game, which ranks 11th nationally, while shooting 51.1% from the field.
Defensively, Auburn forces 10.7 turnovers per game and averages 16.1 personal fouls. They stand third in Division 1 for minimal assists allowed, with just 68 allowed this season. The Tigers concede a field goal percentage of 39.9% (211 of 529) and collect 30.8 rebounds per game. They permit an average shooting percentage of 32.3% from three-point range, ranking 89th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, averaging 67.1.
In their most recent outing, the Ohio State Buckeyes triumphed over Rutgers, with an 80-66 final score. The Buckeyes secured 21 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 29 boards. They turned the ball over 16 times while registering 6 steals in the game. Rutgers was called for 16 fouls, allowing the Buckeyes to take 13 free throw attempts, successfully converting 10 for a rate of 76.9%. Ohio State made 33.3% of their three-pointers, knocking down 6 of 18 attempts. They finished the game shooting 55.2%, making 32 out of 58 total shots. Defensively, Ohio State allowed Rutgers to shoot 42.1%, with 24 out of 57 field goals made. The Buckeyes held Rutgers to a 36.8% shooting accuracy from beyond the arc, converting 7 out of 19 attempts, and performed exceptionally at the free-throw line, hitting 11 of 12 shots for a 91.7% success rate. Ohio State allowed Rutgers to pull down a total of 23 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards.
Bruce Thornton played a critical role for the Buckeyes, shooting 8 of 13 for a 61.5% success rate without any rebounds. He finished with 22 points in 37 minutes of play, also contributing 3 assists.
Ohio State currently holds a 6-3 record this season. On offense, the Buckeyes shoot an impressive 50.3% from the field, ranking 15th in college basketball. They have scored a total of 740 points this season, averaging 82.2 points per game, and they secure about 36.7 rebounds per game. The Buckeyes facilitate for each other with an average of 16.2 assists per game (65th nationally) while committing 11.6 turnovers. They average 18.7 personal fouls per game, with free-throw shooting at 67.6%.
Defensively, Ohio State holds opponents to 27.3% shooting from three-point range (57 of 209). Their adversaries convert 73.6% of their free throws. The Buckeyes allow 9.1 assists and 31.7 rebounds per game, ranking 12th and 62nd in the country respectively. In terms of points allowed per game, Ohio State ranks 67th in Division 1, conceding 66.2 points. They force 12.4 turnovers on average and limit opponents to a shooting percentage of 37.8% (16th in college basketball).
Free Prediction: Bet on Auburn (-11.5)
