Ohio State is -5.5 over Duke on Tuesday

[LT Profits]

Buckeyes or pass, I just wish line was a tad smaller.

[YOUNGBUCK]

Me too Lt was expectin 3.5ish

[LT Profits]

I expected 4-4.5, but I do think Ohio State wins by at least 8.

[doublej95]

decent line at -5.5, running the numbers it should be -7

[LT Profits]

Seems we all agree Ohio State is the right side.

[Scoobdog24]

Hard not to take Duke +points, they rarely get them and it is early in the season.

[doublej95]

Hard not to take Duke +points, they rarely get them and it is early in the season.

from what i see only 20 times as an underdog since 1997. 11-9 ATS. Only 20 times seems it should be more than that.

[Muscles]

Tough one to go...I could see OSU win this anywhere from 4-7 points. Question is where will it fall. I'd probably go with the under on this as OSU will play good perimeter D and Duke is mostly some shooters.

[LT Profits]

Hard not to take Duke +points, they rarely get them and it is early in the season.

Yeah but those were all great Duke team that were national title contenders. This Duke squad is an overrated freshmen-led team playing its first true road game of the season, and doing it vs. a legit title contender this year. Plus Ohio State will kill Duke on the boards, so Blue Devils will have to shoot lights out to stay in this game. Could happen, but I wouldn't bet on it in Columbus.

[HoulihansTX]

Ohio St. by double digits.

[NYSportsGuy210]

Ohio State at home....take the (-5.5)

[LT Profits]

Ohio St. by double digits.

While I tend to agree, I was still hoping "Duke Tax" would have yielded more beneficial line.

[jarvol]

This Duke squad is an overrated freshmen-led team playing its first true road game of the season, and doing it vs. a legit title contender this year. Plus Ohio State will kill Duke on the boards, so Blue Devils will have to shoot lights out to stay in this game. Could happen, but I wouldn't bet on it in Columbus.

Austin Rivers the only freshman playing significant minutes. Duke's 4 best players are juniors who have played alot the past couple of years.

[HoulihansTX]

Duke will do what it did last year on the road... lose

[LT Profits]

Austin Rivers the only freshman playing significant minutes. Duke's 4 best players are juniors who have played alot the past couple of years.

Meh, Rivers is considered the team's best player (hence Freshman-LED) and rest of team is young. Remember they didn't return anyone that averaged double-digits in scoring last season. But the most important point is this is a poor rebounding team especially on the offensive glass and Ohio State is a very good rebounding team, so Duke wont get many second chances.

[HoulihansTX]

Plumlee bros are soft.

[Inkwell77]

this line seems strong.

Was really hoping Arizona would be favored against New Mexico State......

Also, like the over in the Texas/North Texas game all the way up to 150, maybe more.

[INVEGA MAN]

Duke wont get the home cooking like they do at home.

[Sunde91]

lets see if the dookie squares get all over that number after everyone saw them win the Maui

Duke is not close to ready to hang with a top 3 OSU team on the road

[HR Paperstacks]

Duke bout to get that ass rolled in Cbus, soft and not really that good. Winning in Maui wasnt all that impressive in my book.

[HoulihansTX]

Hopefully Duke loses huge, so those obnoxious "905 and Kounting" posters never see the day of light.

[Big Bear]

why is this not available at 5dimes they are usually good about getting these lines out.

I was hoping for 2-3 points but i expected 5.5-6. I might have to be a pussy and take OSU ML

remember that Florida game vs OSU Ohio State was going to cover then Florida couldn't miss from 3 point land and hit'em with the back door cover. I just sully can stay out of foul trouble. Duke has a lot of size.

[Big Bear]

the matchup to watch though is Craft vs Curry. Craft is going to be all over Curry who is not a true point guard anyway, should get a bunch of steals that will lead to easy lay ups. Craft is the best defensive point guard in the nation and that arena is going to be rockin tomorrow

[LT Profits]

why is this not available at 5dimes they are usually good about getting these lines out.

I was hoping for 2-3 points but i expected 5.5-6. I might have to be a pussy and take OSU ML

remember that Florida game vs OSU Ohio State was going to cover then Florida couldn't miss from 3 point land and hit'em with the back door cover. I just sully can stay out of foul trouble. Duke has a lot of size.

Now up at 5 Dimes.

[Flight]

I wonder if the line moves... I would think the Duke Tax would mean public backs Duke and maybe if I wait I can get OSU -4 or -5.

[Darkside Magick]

free money!!! bucks roll easy!

[delfam]

IDK, the Buckeyes don't have much size and Sullinger struggles against size. I could see the Plumlee's giving Sullinger trouble and if OSU gets in foul trouble i could see Duke winning. The X-factor in this is Buford IMO, I don't think Duke has anyone on there roster who can cover him.

[hooniehoo]

can't trust duke when the 3rd best Curry is leading them in points scored...going buckeyes. Crowd will be fired up with Urban in town.

[No coincidences]

Ohio State is the right side, I agree, but the 5.5 makes me nervous. Really wish a 3.5 or 4 was available, but the line says enough.

[TodayIsForgotten]

From what i've seen of OHIO they look like the real deal, so far. Duke has surprised me with their talent, but will it be enough? I'm thinking about ohio on this one.

[LT Profits]

I wonder if the line moves... I would think the Duke Tax would mean public backs Duke and maybe if I wait I can get OSU -4 or -5.

Now -6 at CRIS books

[Stack B's]

the matchup to watch though is Craft vs Curry. Craft is going to be all over Curry who is not a true point guard anyway, should get a bunch of steals that will lead to easy lay ups. Craft is the best defensive point guard in the nation and that arena is going to be rockin tomorrow

Hit the nail on the head.......Something I noticed about Duke in their first couple of games, Curry is very loose with the ball and a below average ball handler...If he gets pressed by a true PG on defense , he will kill Duke...

[blackberry_juice]

I'm with most of the people on this thread-- Ohio St. SU but not gonna lay the 5.5. If Coach K can come up with the game plan to attack inside and get a few calls on Sullinger it's a different ball game. But Duke did not see anything close to a Sullinger in Maui or any other game this season and lack a true C to match up with him. Gonna be fun to watch

[sneak-a-peak]

I dont bet college b-ball at all but man is this tempting- i tell ya!

Buckeyes by 10!!!!!

[doublej95]

Hit the nail on the head.......Something I noticed about Duke in their first couple of games, Curry is very loose with the ball and a below average ball handler...If he gets pressed by a true PG on defense , he will kill Duke...

Probably cause Curry is not a true point guard.