Purdue vs Ohio State College Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 1

The Purdue Boilermakers (22-6, 12-5 Big Ten) will try to build on a three-game road win streak when they square off against the Ohio State Buckeyes (17-11, 9-8 Big Ten) on March 1, 2026 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, March 1, 2026
• Game time: 1:30 p.m. 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 (54.5%)

Here's a look at some betting trends for Purdue (-5.5) versus Ohio State on Sunday. The over/under is set at 149.5 points for this game.

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Purdue vs. Ohio State: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Purdue has put together a 13-15-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Ohio State has put together a 13-15-0 ATS record so far this year.
• When the spread is set as 5.5 or more this season, Purdue (9-12) covers a lower percentage of those games when it is the favorite (42.9%) than Ohio State (3-2) does as the underdog (60%).
• In home games, the Boilermakers have a worse record against the spread (5-11-0) compared to their ATS record in away games (6-3-0).
• Against the spread, the Buckeyes have had better results away (5-5-0) than at home (6-9-0).
• Purdue has seven wins against the spread in 17 conference games this season.
• Against the spread in Big Ten play, Ohio State is 8-9-0 this season.

Purdue vs. Ohio State: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Purdue has been the moneyline favorite in 22 games this season and has come away with the win 17 times (77.3%) in those contests.
• This year, the Boilermakers have won 14 of 16 games when listed as at least -280 or better on the moneyline.
• Ohio State has won 18.2% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (2-9).
• The Buckeyes have played in four games as a moneyline underdog with odds of +225 or longer without claiming a victory.
• Purdue has an implied victory probability of 73.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Purdue vs. Ohio State Head-to-Head Comparison

• At 77.3 points scored per game and 70.4 points allowed last year, Purdue was 82nd in the country on offense and 126th defensively.
• Purdue was 300th in the country in rebounds per game (29.9) and 28th in rebounds allowed (28.2) last season.
• Last season Purdue was ranked 42nd in college basketball in assists with 15.9 per game.
• Purdue committed 9.9 turnovers per game last year and forced 11.3 per game, ranking 62nd and 176th, respectively, in the country.
• With 78.8 points per game on offense, Ohio State ranked 58th in the country last season. On defense, it allowed 73.5 points per contest, which ranked 225th in college basketball.
• Last year Ohio State grabbed 30.2 rebounds per game (287th-ranked in college basketball) and gave up 30.7 rebounds per contest (147th-ranked).
• Last year Ohio State ranked 214th in college basketball in assists, putting up 13.1 per game.
• Ohio State ranked 98th in the nation with 10.3 turnovers per game last year. Meanwhile, it ranked 176th with 11.3 forced turnovers per contest.

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