It would be understandable if the Buckeyes were getting a little bit of an inferiority complex when it comes to the Gators. Already this year Florida dominated the heavily-favored Buckeyes on the football field to earn the BCS championship and pounded OSU on the hardwood in a 26-point defeat on December 23 in Gainesville. The fact that Ohio State will have to compete with those ghosts as well as Joakim Noah and Al Horford makes this contest a daunting challenge. But if nothing else, the Buckeyes have shown a resilience in the tournament that should serve them well. OSU came back from deep holes to win early round games against Xavier and Tennessee, and then cruised to a 16-point win over Memphis in what was supposed to be a close game. Even with Greg Oden on the bench in foul trouble against a favored Georgetown team, the Buckeyes kept it together on Saturday and survived with a 67-60 win. Ohis State comes into the game with a better record straight up (35-3 to Florida's 34-5) and a comparable record against the spread (24-14 for both). And while Florida looks primed to repeat as national champs, OSU should give the Gators a struggle and keep it within the Vegas line (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Florida favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (+4 1/2).

MONDAY, APRIL 2
Time Posted: 9:30 p.m. EST (4/1)
Game 701-702: Ohio State vs. Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 76.920; Florida 78.109
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1
Vegas Line: Florida by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (+4 1/2)

Buckeyes will cover this game an i see the gators pullin a win an no cover............GL