Purdue vs Ohio State Basketball Prediction, Best Bets, Spread & Odds - February 18

The Purdue Boilermakers (23-2, 12-2 Big Ten) will try to extend a nine-game win streak when they visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (14-11, 4-10 Big Ten) on February 18, 2024 at Value City Arena.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Purdue vs. Ohio State Game Info and Odds

• Game Day: Sunday, February 18, 2024
• Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: CBS
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Arena: Value City Arena

Purdue vs. Ohio State Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Purdue win (65.6%)

Before placing a wager on Sunday's Purdue-Ohio State spread (Purdue -8.5) or over/under (146.5 points), see the betting insights and trends below.

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Purdue vs. Ohio State: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Purdue is 16-9-0 ATS this season.
• Ohio State has covered nine times in 25 matchups with a spread this season.
• As an 8.5-point underdog or more in 2023-24, Ohio State is 1-0 against the spread compared to the 8-7 ATS record Purdue racks up as an 8.5-point favorite.
• When playing at home, the Boilermakers sport a worse record against the spread (7-6-0) compared to their ATS record in away games (4-3-0).
• Against the spread, the Buckeyes have an identical winning percentage (.286) at home (4-10-0 record) and away (2-5-0).
• Purdue has covered the spread seven times in 14 conference games.
• Against the spread in Big Ten action, Ohio State is 4-10-0 this season.

Purdue vs. Ohio State: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Purdue has come away with 18 wins in the 20 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
• The Boilermakers have not lost in 13 games this year when favored by -410 or better on the moneyline.
• Ohio State has a 2-6 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 25% of those games).
• The Buckeyes have played as a moneyline underdog of +315 or longer in only two games this season, which they split 1-1.
• Purdue has an implied victory probability of 80.4% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Purdue vs. Ohio State Head-to-Head Comparison

• Purdue's +381 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 15.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 85 points per game (seventh in college basketball) while allowing 69.8 per contest (118th in college basketball).
• Zach Edey ranks second in the country with a team-high 23.3 points per game.
• Ohio State puts up 74.4 points per game (166th in college basketball) while giving up 69.7 per outing (115th in college basketball). It has a +118 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 4.7 points per game.
• Bruce Thornton's 15.8 points per game paces Ohio State and ranks 192nd in college basketball.
• The Boilermakers prevail in the rebound battle by an average of 11.5 boards. They are pulling down 41.4 rebounds per game (ninth in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 29.9 per outing.
• Edey averages 11.8 rebounds per game (ranking third in college basketball) to lead the Boilermakers.
• The Buckeyes come out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 2.9 boards. They are grabbing 37 rebounds per game (103rd in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 34.1.
• Felix Okpara's 6.6 rebounds per game lead the Buckeyes and rank 230th in college basketball.
• Purdue averages 106.9 points per 100 possessions on offense (seventh in college basketball), and gives up 87.7 points per 100 possessions (56th in college basketball).
• The Buckeyes average 97.9 points per 100 possessions on offense (117th in college basketball), and give up 91.7 points per 100 possessions (161st in college basketball).

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