No. 16 Ohio State vs. No. 6 Purdue: Big Ten Basketball Betting Preview & Analysis
No. 16 Ohio State takes on No. 6 Purdue in a crucial Big Ten matchup on Sunday at noon EST in Lafayette, Indiana. Both teams enter on winning streaks - Ohio State having won three straight while Purdue has won two in a row.
The Buckeyes (13-4, 6-2) currently sit fourth in the Big Ten standings, just ahead of the Boilermakers (17-3, 6-3) who are in fifth place.
Expected Odds and Scoring
- Purdue favored by 3-5 points at home
- Purdue averages 84.7 PPG (4th nationally)
- Ohio State averages 75.1 PPG (56th)
- Both teams allow around 67-68 PPG
Keys for Ohio State
- EJ Liddell must continue his strong play (23 pts, 15 reb last game)
- Need contributions from Kyle Young and Zed Key
- Overcome size disadvantage with efficient offense
- Currently rank in top 32 nationally in 3PT%, 2PT% and overall FG%
Keys for Purdue
- Jaden Ivey leads balanced attack (16.6 PPG, 49% shooting)
- Three other starters average 10+ PPG
- 7'4" Zach Edey creates major matchup problems
- Home court advantage could be significant factor
Prediction Purdue's high-powered offense and size advantage should be enough to secure a close home victory, though Ohio State will keep it competitive throughout. Hot shooting could give the Buckeyes a chance at the upset.
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