Ohio State basketball vs. Maine preview: TV info, key players, starters, prediction

Ohio State men's basketball returns home to play Maine on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. The game is the Buckeyes' first since dropping out of the AP top 25 rankings. They've never played against the Black Bears.

Ohio State has played the last two games without Isaac Likekele, who is out with a personal matter, and Eugene Brown, whose concussion is still in the concussion protocol. With both players back, Chris Holtmann will be able to try out some new lineups.

Stephen's pick is 94-67 for Ohio State. The game is in the final days of the schedule.

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