So, OSU is #8 in the B1G standings. As you know seeds 5-8 get a 'two day' bye while seeds 9-14 get a 'one day' bye in the 6 day B1G BB Tourney
Here's OSU/UCLA/Iowa currently in the B1G Standings
- #7: UCLA (B1G 12-7)
- @ USC today (-6.5 UCLA)
- #7: OSU (B1G 11-8)
- vs. Indiana today (-4.5 OSU)
- #9: Iowa (B1G 10-9)
- @ Neb tomorrow
Here's the scenario where OSU gets or doesn't get that 'two day bye'. There's 2^3 (8) ways the season shakes out. (I'm assuming OSU passes Iowa if tied due to head to head)
| OSU | Iowa | UCLA | OSU Standing | Iowa Standing | UCLA Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | W | W | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| W | W | L | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| W | L | W | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| W | L | L | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| L | W | W | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| L | W | L | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| L | L | W | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| L | L | L | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Well, if every game is a 50/50 (it isn't) - OSU has 75% chance to get that 2-day bye (and a 25% chance of that #7 seed).
- OSU is favored by Vegas as is UCLA.
- If UCLA tops their crosstown Los Angeles Rival, the 8th spot is the best hop.
- Still Weird how UCLA @ USC impacts OSU's B1G standings
- If UCLA tops their crosstown Los Angeles Rival, the 8th spot is the best hop.
- IF OSU WINS: 100% chance of bye, 50% chance for 7th spot.
- IF OSU LOSES: 50% chance of double bye (Iowa needs to lose).
Enjoy :)
