Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Boilermakers vs. Buckeyes CBB Odds
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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
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- (13-1) Purdue Boilermakers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (10-3)
- Date: Thursday, January 5th
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Venue: Value City Arena, Columbus
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Boilermakers +103 | Buckeyes -127
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Purdue +1.5 | Ohio State -1.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 141.5
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Purdue Boilermakers
Through 14 games, Purdue has an 13-1 overall record. Out of 4 games road games this season, the Boilermakers have a record of 4-0. Having been the underdog in 2 games, Purdue has gone 2-0 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +1.5 underdogs on the spread. Purdue currently has a record of 2-1 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 11-0.
Coming into the game, Zach Edey is the team leader in scoring, averaging 21.69 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Edey is grabbing 13.38 rebounds and adding 1.08 assists. Purdue’s second leading scorer is Fletcher Loyer, who has hit 36.8% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.14 points per game.
On offense, the Boilermakers are one of the top units in the country at 79.8 points per game, placing them 18th in the NCAA. Purdue’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 60.99% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 13th in overall field goal percentage at 49.3%. When the Boilermakers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 39.1% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Purdue is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.1 per contest, placing them just 548th in college basketball. Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 38.6 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 11.2 offensive boards per game.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State heads into their matchup vs Purdue with a record of 10-3 and riding a 3-game win streak. Currently, Ohio State has been the home team 9 times, sitting with a record of 8-1. Getting ready to play for the 9 times as the favorite, Ohio State has gone 9-0 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Buckeyes come into this game as -1.5 point favorites. Ohio State currently has a record of 2-0 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 8-3.
Coming into the game, Brice Sensabaugh is the team leader in scoring, averaging 15.92 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Sensabaugh is grabbing 4.46 rebounds and adding 1.23 assists. Ohio State’s second-leading scorer is Justice Sueing, who has hit 45.5% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.54 points per game.
The Buckeyes’ offense heads into the game ranked 123rd in the NCAA at 73.8 points per contest. Ohio State’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 60.3% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 50th in overall field goal percentage at 47.4%. When the Buckeyes have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 37.3% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Ohio State is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 64.0 per contest, placing them just 643rd in college basketball. Currently, Ohio State’s 34.4 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Buckeyes are averaging 8.8 offensive boards per game.
CBB Betting Trends
- Purdue is 0-5 vs the spread in their last 5 games. The Boilermakers are 4-1 straight up in these matchups.
- Purdue is 4-5-1 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 9-1 SU.
- The Boilermakers are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 3-0 vs the spread in these contests.
- The Buckeyes are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 3-0 vs the spread in these contests.
Free Purdue Boilermakers vs Ohio State Buckeyes NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: Ohio State Buckeyes -1.5
If you are eying this matchup between Purdue Boilermakers and Ohio State Buckeyes as a candidate to place a bet, we have done the work for you, and our model recommends taking Ohio State to cover the spread as -1.5 favorites on the road. Although both teams are going to look to get up shots from outside, we see Ohio State shooting well enough to keep the Boilermakers at bay. Before tip-off, lock in a bet on the Buckeyes’ to win the game and cover the spread.
Free CBB Betting Pick: Ohio State ATS
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