Loyola Chicago Ramblers (25-7, 13-5 MVC) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (19-11, 12-8 Big Ten) When: 12:15, March 18 Where: Pittsburgh Fanduel Sportsbook line: EVEN; over/under is 132.5 Bottom line: The Ohio State Buckeyes and Loyola Chicago Ramblers meet in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The Buckeyes have gone 12-8 against Big Ten teams. Ohio State ranks seventh in the Big Ten in team defense, giving up 68.5 points while holding opponents to 41.9% shooting. The Ramblers’ record in MVC games is 13-5. Loyola Chicago ranks fourth in the MVC with 24.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Lucas Williamson averaging 4.2. Top performers: E.J. Liddell is averaging 19.6 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.5 blocks for the Buckeyes. Jamari Wheeler is averaging 1.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Ohio State. Williamson is averaging 14 points for the Ramblers. Braden Norris is averaging 7.0 points over the last 10…
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