Today’s Purdue Boilermakers VS Ohio State Buckeyes game brings to mind that one time on January 5th when the Buckeyes almost pulled an offset against the Boilermakers in Columbus.
The Buckeyes were on the verge of becoming sleepers to make a deep run next month, but since then everything has gone haywire.
Ohio hasn’t won a single game since January 21st; they are 11-5 and are a shoo-in having their worst season since the 2003-2004 campaign.
Purdue on the other hand will want to use this game as an opportunity to make a comeback after losing to Northwestern and Maryland.
A further breakdown of this game by MatchPlug can be found below. We also included some Basketball Predictions and Best Betting Tips Today for the Boilermakers vs Buckeyes match.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for Purdue Boilermakers VS Ohio State Buckeyes
- Venue: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana
- When: Sunday, February 19th, 2023
- Time: 19:02 GMT
- Teams to play: Boilermakers and Buckeyes
- Picks: UNDER 138.5
Odds as seen on 1XBet. and BetMGM.
Betting On The Purdue Boilermakers
Season record:
- 1XBet Spread: -12.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 138.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.11
- BetMGM Spread: -12.5
- BetMGM Over/Under: Under 139.5
Zach Edey, who is the expected player of the year, has done nothing but play exceptionally for Purdue. Without his influence, the Boilermakers won’t even get a shot at the NIT Tournament. Edey’s numbers are great, but experts still think this team’s strength is overrated.
First, Purdue has a -12.80 record luck per Shot Quality. This is after they’ve lost their last two games, so, the numbers suggest they are close to regression. If Edey takes a night off, the Boilermakers should get ready to exit the tournament by March.
However, focusing on tonight’s matchup, there are some advantages Purdue brings to the game – the team is 10th in offensive efficiency and 25th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, Mason Gillis and Fletcher Loyer also boost the team’s winnings.
Additionally, the Boilermakers make their free throws; they are 41st in FT%, so utilising the charity stripe has helped them in close contests. With the Buckeyes not being fantastic on defense, Purdue may make a comeback and dominate the offensive end of the court.
Betting On The Ohio State Buckeyes
Season record:
- 1XBet Spread: +12.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 138.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 6.60
- BetMGM Spread: +12.5
- BetMGM Over/Under: Over 139.5
The numbers show that Ohio State is overdue for some positive regression even if its metrics have been bad over the last month.
In Shot Quality, Ohio has a +12.46 record luck, suggesting a 2-3 additional win for them. This isn’t much of a shocker, especially since the Buckeyes are 25th in adjusted offensive efficiency.
One edge the Buckeyes have in today’s matchup is that they have the required size and athleticism for going toe-to-toe with the Boilermakers. Their offensive strategy revolves around its exceptional forwards – Brice Sensabaugh, Zed Key and Justice Sueing.
The Buckeyes’ strength in grabbing offensive rebounds will be vital in this game, as they rank 49th in the country in securing second-chance opportunities. They will try to trap the Boilermakers any chance they get and get Edey into committing a foul too.
MatchPlug Prediction
The lines opening at Purdue -12.5 isn’t much of a surprise; especially since Ohio has settled into their losing streak and doesn’t seem to be showing any chances of ending it.
This is a good opportunity for the Boilermakers, but some experts are taking this game over. Additionally, the Buckeyes may surprise everyone and bring a redoubled effort into the game.
Extra odds and picks for Boilermakers VS Buckeyes can be found at 1XBet.
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