In perhaps the best example that OSU got a rough draw in the Midwest Region facing No. 13 seed Liberty in the first round, betting odds for the game have the Pokes as a single-digit favorite for Friday.
According to updated odds from William Hill Sportsbook, they are just 7.5 point favorites over the Flames. It ties for the second-smallest projected spread among all 4 seeds in Round 1 facing 13 seeds, with only Virginia — currently dealing with COVID fallout from the ACC Tournament — a smaller favorite in its game (by a half-point).
- Florida State -10.