Thursday night followed that trend with the Buckeyes holding a lead against the No. 15 ranked Oregon Ducks for much of the second half, only to lose by a bucket, 73-71, when guard Bruce Thornton’s winning 3-point field goal attempt went awry as time expired.

The Ohio State Buckeyes get a big opportunity for a ranked win at home Thursday night against the No. 15 Oregon Ducks.

The Buckeyes battle the No. 15 Oregon Ducks in Big Ten play today. This college basketball game is available on multiple streaming services for free.

Oregon should be a much tougher opponent. The Ducks come into the contest with a 13-2 record. They have a balanced offensive attack but are led by 7-foot senior center, Nate Bittle, who averages 13.4 points per game. Size inside is something the OSU has struggled with all season.

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Perimeter defense was a strength for Oregon through nonconference play, but has been a glaring issue to open the new year.

Jackson Shelstad and the Oregon Ducks have several edges in their matchup with the Ohio State Buckeyes, making them appealing as minor underdogs, per Rohit Ponnaiya's college basketball betting picks.

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Everything you need to know in order to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Oregon Ducks on Thursday, Jan. 9.

The No. 17 Oregon Ducks (13-2, 2-2 Big Ten) visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-5, 2-2) Thursday. Tip-off at Schottenstein Center in Columbus is set for 6 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let's analyze BetMGM