The No. 24 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-3) and the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers (13-1) collide for a Big Ten contest on Thursday night. This will be the first of two matchups this season. Ohio State leads the all-time series 92-91, but Purdue came out on top in the last game. In Jan. 2022, the Boilermakers topped the Buckeyes 81-78. The Boilermakers are coming off their first loss of the season after falling 65-64 to Rutgers on Monday evening.
Tip-off from the Value City Arena in Columbus is set for 7 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Buckeyes as 1.5-point favorites in the latest Purdue vs. Ohio State odds. The over/under for total points is set at 140. Before locking in any Ohio State vs. Purdue picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Purdue vs. Ohio State and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Ohio State vs. Purdue:
- Purdue vs. Ohio State spread: Buckeyes -1.5
- Purdue vs. Ohio State over/under: 140 points
- Purdue vs. Ohio State money line: Buckeyes -125, Boilermakers +105
- OSU: Buckeyes are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games vs. a team with a winning road record
- PUR: Under is 5-0 in Boilermakers’ last five games following a straight-up loss
- Purdue vs. Ohio State picks: See picks at SportsLine
Featured Game | Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Purdue Boilermakers
Why Purdue can cover
Purdue continues to have a disruptive and physical defense, creating havoc for opposing offenses. The Boilermakers rank third in the Big Ten in points allowed (60.9) and field-goal percentage (.389). This unit is leading the conference in rebounds (41.2) and junior center Zach Edey plays a major role in all these numbers for the…
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