NIT: California vs. Ohio State

The California Golden Bears and the Ohio State Buckeyes look to advance to the next stage of the post-season NIT Monday when they meet at Value City Arena.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

California pulled off a thrilling 68-66 win over New Mexico on Wednesday in the opening round of the NIT tournament. California failed to cover the 4-point spread, and the 134 points were UNDER the posted total of 152.

Ryan Anderson scored a game-high 26 points from 8-for-14 shooting for California.

Jamar Butler tossed in 21 points for Ohio State in Tuesday's 84-66 win over N.C. Asheville in the first round of the NIT tournament. Ohio State covered the 14.5-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 131.

Othello Hunter added 16 points, and Kosta Koufos chipped in with 15 in the victory.

Team records:
California: 17-15 SU, 15-14 ATS
Ohio State: 20-13 SU, 14-14-1 ATS

California most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
After playing New Mexico are 1-1
After a win are 4-6

Ohio State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of California's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of California's last 17 games
California is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
California is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Ohio State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio State's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State's last 6 games
Ohio State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

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