Can the Buckeyes add to their NCAA Tournament resume with a strong run in the Big Ten Tournament? Here are our Iowa vs. Ohio State predictions, picks, and best bets for the opening round.

Oddsmakers are giving Cincinnati a bit more respect this time around, as the Bearcats were defeated by Iowa State 81-70 on Feb. 15. Turnovers are the big area of concern for the Bearcats, as they are coming off a 16 turnover game, one that they won against Oklahoma State 87-68.

The Big 12 Tournament opens today with Cincinnati (18-14, 7-13) taking on Iowa State (23-8, 13-7). Iowa State is a favorite of many to surprise this week and in the NCAA Tournament primarily because their metrics on both offense and defense rank in the Top 25 in the nation.