Purdue vs Ohio State Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Ohio State (10-8) vs. Purdue (15-4)
January 21, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Purdue -10; Over/Under: 141.5
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The Ohio State Buckeyes and Purdue Boilermakers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Mackey Arena. Here’s a Purdue vs Ohio State Prediction. This article will include a Purdue vs Ohio State Pick.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes lost to Wisconsin and Indiana, and they play Iowa, Penn State, and Illinois next. The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 80.1 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 71.4 points on 39.5 percent shooting. Bruce Thornton is averaging 17.4 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Devin Royal is averaging 13.8 points and 7.4 rebounds. John Mobley Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Micah Parrish is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Ohio State Buckeyes are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Ohio State Buckeyes are allowing 29 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers beat Washington and Oregon, and they play Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa next. The Purdue Boilermakers are averaging 77.2 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 67.4 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Trey Kaufman-Renn is averaging 17.9 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Braden Smith is averaging 15.1 points and 4.6 rebounds. Fletcher Loyer is the third double-digit scorer and Daniel Jacobson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Purdue Boilermakers are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The Purdue Boilermakers are allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win
- Purdue has won each of its last 30 games at Mackey Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Ohio State has lost seven of its last eight games at Mackey Arena.
- Purdue has won the first half in 22 of its last 23 night games at Mackey Arena.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- The road team has won four of Ohio State’s last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Purdue’s last 10 home night games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 150+ points.
- Twelve of Ohio State’s last 14 games have produced a total of 142+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Purdue ranks T22nd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.3).
- Purdue ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (49.0%).
- Ohio State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.2).
- Ohio State ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.0%).
Purdue vs Ohio State Injury Report
Purdue won’t have Daniel Jacobsen for the rest of the season. Ohio State will be without Meechie Johnson Jr., while Devin Royal and Braylen Nash are questionable.
Purdue vs Ohio State Prediction
The Ohio State Buckeyes have lost each of their last three games, and that includes losses to Indiana and Utah in their favorite role. The Purdue Boilermakers are 6-0 SU and ATS in their last six games. Purdue has allowed less than 70 points in seven straight games and just beat the Oregon team on the road that Ohio State lost to at home. Sports math isn’t something you should factor into your capping all the time, but it’s just another indication of Purdue being a tier or two above Ohio State this season. Purdue is also 9-0 SU at home. Give me Purdue in a home beatdown in a Big Ten clash on Tuesday night.
