ESPN2 NCAA Basketball Betting: Cal vs Ohio State

The California Golden Bears and the Ohio State Buckeyes will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Madison Square Garden. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Jerome Randle tossed in a game-high 25 points in California's 95-73 loss to Syracuse in the opening round of the 2K Sports Classic on Thursday. The game was listed as a pick'em, while the combined 168 points sailed OVER the posted total of 154.5. Ohio State fell 77-73 to North Carolina in the opening round of the 2K Sports Classic on Thursday as a 2-point underdog. That game's 150 points made it OVER the posted total of 148. Evan Turner tossed in 23 points and hauled down nine rebounds in the loss. Team records: California: 2-1 SU, 1-2 ATS Ohio State: 2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS California most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 Ohio State most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 After playing North Carolina are 1-1 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: California is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Ohio State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games Next up: California home to Jacksonville, Tuesday, November 24 Ohio State home to Lipscomb, Tuesday, November 24