Ohio State vs Pittsburgh Picks and Predictions for Friday, November 28, 2025
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The Ohio State Buckeyes travel to face the Pittsburgh Panthers on Friday in college basketball action. Ohio State is 6–0 overall and plays its first true road game after a 113–60 win over Mount St. Mary’s. Pittsburgh is 4–3 and 4–1 at home following an 83–75 loss to Quinnipiac. Cash a winning ticket with our free college basketball picks.
Ohio State vs Pittsburgh Game Information
- Date: November 28
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Where: Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV: ESPN
Ohio State Buckeyes Preview
hio State comes in averaging 92.5 points per game on 54% shooting from the field, while opponents are scoring just 67.3 points per contest. The Buckeyes average 39.0 rebounds, 18.0 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 5.8 steals per game. Bruce Thornton averages 21.0 points and 3.8 assists per game, leading Ohio State in both categories, while John Mobley Jr. adds 16.8 points as the second-leading scorer. Brandon Noel contributes 6.0 rebounds per game to lead the Buckeyes on the glass, and Thornton also leads in steals at 1.3 per game, with Christoph Tilly making 0.7 blocks.
Ohio State has opened the season with six straight wins, including several double-digit victories, and has shown strong offensive balance and excellent perimeter shooting. Check out all the sportsbook promos to see if you are getting a great deal on your bets on the Buckeyes.
Pittsburgh Panthers Preview
Pittsburgh is putting up 72.1 points per game on 44% shooting and is allowing 66.6 points per game on the defensive end. The Panthers average 38.0 rebounds, 13.3 assists, 4.4 blocks, and 6.6 steals per game. Cameron Corhen averages 14.3 points and 9.6 rebounds per game, to lead Pittsburgh in both, while also leading the team with 1.3 blocks, and Brandin Cummings adds 12.4 points as the second-leading scorer. Damarco Minor averages 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game as Pittsburgh’s primary playmaker.
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Pittsburgh has lost two straight and three of its last four, with recent struggles on offense against stronger opponents despite solid interior production from Corhen. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Panthers with the Kickr promo code.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Pittsburgh Panthers Prediction
Ohio State’s high-scoring, high-percentage shooting, and multiple scoring options give the Buckeyes a big advantage against a Pittsburgh team that has been inconsistent in recent games. Final Score Prediction: Ohio State Buckeyes win and cover ATS, 80–64. Make sure when you place your bet on Ohio State vs Pittsburgh you are using the BetMGM bonus code.
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