Big Ten Tournament: Ohio State vs. Iowa odds, picks and predictions

The Ohio State Buckeyes (14-18) battle the Iowa Hawkeyes (19-12) in the 2nd round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday. Tip from United Center in Chicago is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Ohio State vs. Iowaodds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Ohio State knocked off Wisconsin 65-57 to cover as a 1.5-point underdog Wednesday in the 1st round. The Buckeyes are 12-20 against the spread (ATS) this season but have covered the spread in their last 4 games.

Iowa fell to Nebraska 81-77 while failing to cover as a 12.5-point home favorite in its final regular-season game Sunday. The loss snapped a 2-game winning streak. The Hawkeyes are 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games and 17-14 ATS this season.

This will be the 3rd meeting this season with each team winning on its home court and the Over hitting in both games. OSU won 93-77 Jan. 21 as a 3.5-point favorite and Iowa won 92-75 as a 7.5-point favorite on Feb. 16.