Kentucky vs. Ohio State: College Basketball Game Preview, Prediction, TV Schedule

Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports TV Schedule: Saturday, Dec. 19, 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS Arena: Barclay’s Center, Brooklyn, NY   The Ohio State Buckeyes have been one of the most disappointing teams in college basketball to start the season, but head to the 2015 CBS Classic in Brooklyn with a chance to upset the Kentucky Wildcats and save their season. The Wildcats have bounced back from their upset at the hands of the UCLA Bruins with two big wins over two solid opponents, the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Both of these teams will likely make it to at least the NIT, proving that Kentucky continues to be one of the most dominant teams in college basketball despite their early season loss. The Buckeyes, on the other hand, have a dismal 5-5 record and are in desperate need of a win over an elite opponent like the Wildcats. To be frank, Ohio State’s offense is terrible, averaging just 71.9 points per game. Despite their offensive struggles, the Buckeyes have won three of their last four games. Unfortunately, all three wins were to teams that will only make the 2016 NCAA tournament by winning their respective conference tournaments. Although I expect Ohio State to limit Kentucky offensively, the Buckeyes’ struggling offense should find it difficult to score against the Wildcats’ defense. …

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