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Iowa vs. Ohio State: Big Ten Tournament Predictions (Wednesday)

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The Big Ten Tournament begins today with three first-round games. Only one team, the Ohio State Buckeyes, is on the bubble entering today's games, while the other five teams will need a magical run to make the NCAA Tournament. Here is our top pick for Wednesday’s game Iowa vs. Ohio State.

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    Wednesday's Best Big Ten Tournament Bets: Iowa vs. Ohio State

    (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)

    Iowa vs. Ohio State

    This is a must-win for the Buckeyes, as most bracket experts have them sitting as one of the last teams in or first teams out just days before Selection Sunday. The Buckeyes have been one of the most inconsistent teams this season, beating the Kentucky Wildcats and Maryland Terrapins, but losing to teams like Northwestern and Pittsburgh. They enter today's game as losers of four of their last six.

    Meanwhile, the Hawkeyes are an offensive powerhouse, but they can't stop anyone from scoring, which is why they're just 16-15 despite averaging over 82 points per game. They enter the Big Ten Tournament losers of three of their last four. It's hard to imagine them picking up a win, considering their first-round opponent beat them by 17 earlier this season.

    I expect the Buckeyes to play a little tight early, but it won't be long before the offense starts finding success against the struggling Hawkeyes' defense. While 5.5 points may seem like a lot against a team that scores as much as Iowa, four of the Hawkeyes' last six losses have been by at least 11 points. 

    Pick: Ohio State -5.5 (-108)

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