Mackey Arena features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Purdue Boilermakers and the visiting Ohio State Buckeyes in college hoops betting odds action on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Ohio State Buckeyes before tip-off in this one found them as 12-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Purdue Boilermakers are 16-3 so far on the season, and 11-4 ATS vs the number. The Ohio State Buckeyes, meanwhile, are 12-7 and 9-10 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Purdue go 6-9 and the Ohio State Buckeyes go 8-11 on betting totals.
The Boilermakers - Buckeyes odds would favor the Boilermakers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Purdue is rated No. 21 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Ohio State is at No. 72.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Purdue's No. 46-ranked scoring average of 79.74 PPG, against a Ohio State Buckeyes defense rated No. 54 and allowing 66.47 PPG. The Purdue Boilermakers FG% has averaged 46.81% to date this season, more than the Ohio State Buckeyes shooters have managed so far (45.03% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Buckeyes were hammered by Maryland on Saturday, losing by a 100-65 final at Xfinity Center in college basketball betting action.
The battle between the Boilermakers and Scarlet Knights didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Rutgers was handed a 107-57 defeat on Monday at Louis Brown Athletic Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Ohio State home to Penn State, Monday, January 25th
Purdue at Iowa, Sunday, January 24th