Purdue vs Ohio State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • Purdue (14-9) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Ohio State (9-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Purdue / Ohio State TV channel: CBS

The Purdue Boilermakers (14-9) visit Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (9-15) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Columbus, OH.

Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Purdue vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Purdue-8.5 -110O 145.5 -110-400
Ohio State +8.5 -110U 145.5 -110+310

Purdue vs Ohio State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 81.8% 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 52.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 27 games (+15.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Purdue have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 away games (+3.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+3.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 games (+1.85 Units / 1% ROI)

Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue has a 15-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.1 Units / 18.55% ROI).

  • 18-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.3 Units / 8.73% ROI
  • 17-8 when betting the Over for +8.2 Units / 29.87% ROI
  • 8-17 when betting the Under for -10.75 Units / -39.02% ROI

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has a 9-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.55 Units / -27.4% ROI).

  • 7-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -11 Units / -25.29% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI

Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue has averaged 18.6 assists per game (428 assists/23 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Purdue has averaged 1.44 points per shot (1,963 points/1,366 shots) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28

Purdue has averaged 1.44 points per shot (1,963 points/1,366 shots) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Purdue has averaged 1.44 points per shot (1,963 points/1,366 shots) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has averaged 6.1 assists per game (347 assists/57 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Ohio State is shooting 75% from the free throw line (442/591) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Ohio State is shooting 36% from three (401/1,121) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Ohio State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (328/432) this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (1,630 points/1,465 shots) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Purdue has averaged 29.3 defensive rebounds per game (674 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (3,806 points/3,487 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.00 points per shot (1,701 points/1,694 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.10

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has forced 9.7 turnovers per game (406 turnovers/42 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.7

Ohio State has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,937 points/3,351 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Ohio State has forced 8.8 turnovers per game (132 turnovers/15 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4

Ohio State has forced 10.6 turnovers per game (602 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3


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