No. 2 Purdue set to face Ohio State in highly anticipated basketball matchup
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The No. 2 ranked Purdue Boilermakers with a record of 23-2 will clash against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Value City Arena. Purdue is coming off a victory against Minnesota Golden Gophers, where they won 84-76. The Boilermakers are on a winning streak of 9 consecutive games, averaging 85.0 points per game, ranking 7th in the nation.
On the other hand, Ohio State, with a record of 14-11, faced a defeat against the 21st-ranked Wisconsin Badgers with a scoreline of 62-54. Despite the loss, the Buckeyes have covered the spread in back-to-back outings and 3 of the last 4 games. They are 1-6 in their last 7 games.
When it comes to betting odds, Purdue is favored to win the game with odds set at -375. However, experts recommend betting on the spread or total instead of the heavy juice. Purdue has been a solid team Against The Spread (ATS) this season with a record of 15-9-1 ATS, while Ohio State is 11-14 ATS.
In their head-to-head meetings, Purdue has covered the spread in the last 3 encounters. The Over has been a common trend in their recent matchups, with the Over hitting in 4 of Purdue's last 5 games and 5 of Ohio State's last 7 games. Both teams have leaned towards the Over this season, with the Over being 17-8 for Purdue and 14-11 for Ohio State.
Fans can catch the action on CBS, with the game scheduled for Sunday. For more sports betting tips and picks, fans can visit SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW for updates and insights on college sports.