The Pittsburgh Panthers' road trip will continue as they head out to face the Ohio State Buckeyes at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday at Value City Arena. Coming off a loss in a game the Panthers were expected to win, they now face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.

Pitt comes into the contest with a record of 6-1 on the season. The Panthers were undefeated before recently falling to Wisconsin in the Greenbriar Tipoff Classic in White Sulpher Springs, WV. Pitt led the game at halftime but would come up short 81-75.

The Dispatch identified four areas of needed growth for Ohio State during a three-game run against low-level foes. Here's how the Buckeyes did.

Two teams on the verge of breaking into college basketball’s Top 25 rankings collide at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus when the Pittsburgh Panthers visit the Ohio State Buckeyes. My Pitt vs Ohio State predictions think the Panthers’ defense will travel in their first official road game in the season, keeping this game Under the total.

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Friday at the Schottenstein Center. Tip-off is set for 2:30 p.m. ET (Peacock). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Pitt vs. Ohio State

Zack Austin gave Pitt the win with a dramatic, buzzer-beating three-pointer in overtime to help improve the Panthers to 7-1 on the season.

After three-straight tune-up games, the Buckeyes will welcome in the fighting Jeff Capel’s for an afternoon contest on Friday.

The Ohio State is set to host Pittsburgh this Friday in what promises to be an electrifying afternoon clash on the hardwood. The Panthers are looking to bounce back after their first stumble of the season,