Christmas brings an exciting treat as Peacock hosts a night filled with men's college basketball action. Four games kick off at 6 pm ET, with the Valparaiso Beacons (5 - 4) taking on the Ohio State Buckeyes (6 - 4) at 8 pm ET. This marks the first meeting between the two schools since 2011, when the Buckeyes dominated with an 80 - 47 victory.

Valparaiso's Recent Form and Coach's Goal

The Valparaiso Beacons recently had a 16 - point win over Central Michigan, snapping a two - game losing streak. However, their 2023 - 24 season was tough, going 7 - 25 and finishing last in the Missouri Valley Conference. This is their first season under head coach Roger Powell Jr., who is aiming for a turnaround in his second year and wants to get Valparaiso to its first winning season since 2019 - 20.The team showed resilience in their last game, demonstrating their potential to turn things around.

Ohio State's Struggles and Key Player

The Ohio State Buckeyes are also seeking some course correction. After starting the season 5 - 1, they have lost three of their last four, sitting at 6 - 4 overall (1 - 1 in the Big Ten). Their recent loss to No. 2 Auburn was ugly, a 91 - 53 defeat. Their only win in the last four games came against Rutgers at home.Junior guard Bruce Thornton is key to Ohio State's success this season. He leads the team in scoring with 14.9 points per game. But in the Auburn game, he was held to just three points, showing the importance of his performance.

Pre - Game Coverage and How to Watch

Pregame coverage for tonight's college basketball action begins at 6 pm ET on Peacock. To watch the full schedule and tune - in information for Valparaiso - Ohio State, refer to the details below.If you want to watch men's college basketball games on Peacock, first subscribe to the platform. Then, you can either go to PeacockTV.com/Sports in your web browser or download the Peacock app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device and navigate to the Sports section. Find the LIVE game you want to watch and start streaming.This is a great opportunity to enjoy some high - quality college basketball on Peacock, with two teams looking to make a statement on the court.