Purdue vs Ohio State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

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  • Purdue is a -6.5 point favorite vs Ohio State
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Purdue / Ohio State TV channel: CBS

The Purdue Boilermakers visit Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 1:30 pm in Columbus, OH.

Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Purdue vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Purdue vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Purdue-6.5 -110O 150.5 -115-285
Ohio State +6.5 -110U 150.5 -105+225

Purdue vs Ohio State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 59.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Purdue vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Purdue will cover the spread with 53.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Purdue has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+11.90 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 25 games (+6.00 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Purdue have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.50 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.50 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Ohio State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games (+3.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 87% ROI)

Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue has a 13-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI).

  • 22-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.4 Units / 0.59% ROI
  • 14-14 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 14-14 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -4.55% ROI

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has a 13-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.5 Units / -11.33% ROI).

  • 17-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.2 Units / 0.19% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 9.09% ROI

Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (555 assists/ 255 TOs) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4

Purdue has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (555 assists/ 255 TOs) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Purdue is shooting 41% from three (562/1,366) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Purdue shot 41% from three (303/743) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State is shooting 35% from three (210/604) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Ohio State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (418 assists/ 351 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Ohio State shot 80% from the free throw line (313/391) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Ohio State averaged 33% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (646 free throw attempts/1,966 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (2,556 points/2,309 shots) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Purdue allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (2,556 points/2,309 shots) last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Purdue averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,054 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Purdue allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (268/856) last season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (87/304) in the second half this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Ohio State has averaged 4.6 steals per game (123 steals/27 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Ohio State averaged 5.4 steals per game (179 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Ohio State allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (2,313 points/1,963 shots) last season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22


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