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Ohio State vs. Purdue Prediction, Odds & Picks (Thursday, Jan. 5)

Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Florida A&M Rattlers at Mackey Arena.
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We have a Top 25 showdown in the Big Ten, as Ohio State is set to face Purdue on Thursday, Jan. 5. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET while airing on FS1. Ohio State enters this game as 1.5-point home favorites with the total set at 141. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Ohio State vs. Purdue prediction below.

Ohio State vs. Purdue Odds

  • Spread: Ohio State -1.5
  • Total: 141

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Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, Jan. 5
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  • Location: Value City Arena — Columbus, OH
  • TV: FS1

Ohio State Betting Trends

  • KenPom Ranking: No. 11
  • Over is 5-1 in Buckeyes last 6 home games.
  • Over is 6-2 in Buckeyes last 8 overall.

Purdue Betting Trends

  • KenPom Ranking: No. 7
  • Boilermakers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.
  • Under is 6-2 in Boilermakers last 8 road games.
  • Under is 20-7 in Boilermakers last 27 overall.

Ohio State vs. Purdue Prediction

Purdue is ranked No. 1 in the latest AP Poll, and Ohio State is No. 24. Don’t let that fool you, as these teams are relatively even, as the odds for this game imply.

Purdue is fresh off a 65-64 loss to Rutgers at home. That was the Boilermakers’ first loss of the season, as they now stand at 13-1. According to KenPom, Purdue ranks 5th in adjusted offense and 31st in adjusted defense.

Ohio State is 10-3 with losses to San Diego State, Duke, and North Carolina. The Buckeyes rank second in adjusted offense and 65th in adjusted defense according to KenPom. The Buckeyes have not lost at home this season, and they were great in Columbus last season.

Purdue has the size advantage in this game, and that could pay dividends in the rebounding and points in the paint departments. Zach Edey will be a huge factor in this game (no pun intended), and he could be the difference maker for Purdue to pull out the road victory. This is an interesting bounce-back spot for the Boilermakers on the road.

The Pick: Purdue +1.5 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook