The Xavier Musketeers (2-0) and No. 17 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) meet Thursday in Cincinnati. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Ohio State at Xavier odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets. Given this in-state matchup features two undefeated teams, the 10,250-seat Cintas Center is sure to be rocking. The Buckeyes needed a game-winning, last-second shot to beat Akron 67-66 in their opener. They beat Niagara by 84-74 Nov. 12 before finally flexing their strength against Bowling Green with an 89-58 victory Monday. Ohio State is led by F E.J. Liddell, who was named to the preseason All-Big Ten Team. Liddell will have to battle Xavier’s elite backcourt of G Paul Scruggs and G Colby Jones, both averaging over 17 points per game. The Musketeers have beaten Niagara as well, winning by a mere three (63-60), and also defeated…
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