Ohio State Buckeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers 2/19/2023 Game Analysis, Picks and Odds
On Sunday, February 19, 2023, at 1:00 PM EST, the Ohio State Buckeyes will take on the 3rd-ranked Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Ohio State comes into this game with an 11-15 overall record. They are averaging 73.7 points per game on 45.9% shooting from the field, which ranks them 138th in Division 1. Their field goal percentage is 36.2% (174 of 481) and they have a free throw conversion rate of 72.8%. The Buckeyes rank 315th in the nation for passing efficiency, averaging 37.6 rebounds per game and 301 assists this season. They turn the ball over an average of 11.2 times per game and commit 15.8 fouls per game.
In their most recent game, the Ohio State Buckeyes faced off against Iowa and suffered a 92-75 defeat. Ohio State shot an impressive 57.1% from the field (28 of 49) and made 8 of their 15 three-point attempts. Despite this effort, Sean McNeil was the only Buckeye to score 20 points, shooting 7 for 7 from the field in 24 minutes of playing time. Unfortunately, he was unable to grab a single rebound.
- The Buckeyes are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road against Purdue.
- Ohio State is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
- The Ohio State Buckeyes are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games played in February.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers 2/19/2023 Game Analysis, Picks and Odds
The Purdue Boilermakers enter their upcoming matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes with an impressive 23-4 record this season. The Boilermakers commit an average of 13.4 personal fouls per game while converting 75.7% of their free throw attempts. They average 11.2 turnovers per game and distribute 15.5 assists per game, ranking 40th in the nation. Purdue has scored 1,976 points (73.2 per game) and secured 38.7 rebounds this season. The Boilermakers have shot 46.3% from the field on offense, placing them 77th in all of college basketball. On defense, Purdue has allowed an average of 61.9 points per game, ranking them 19th in the nation.
In their last game against the Maryland Terrapins, the Purdue Boilermakers fell short with a score of 68-54. Purdue gave up 31 rebounds to Maryland, including 8 on the offensive end. Zach Edey led Purdue’s scoring effort with 18 points in 33 minutes on the court but failed to register an assist. Edey had a 50.0% shooting percentage for the game, making 8 of 16 shots, and grabbed 8 rebounds.
- The Boilermakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home against Ohio State.
- The Purdue Boilermakers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played in February.
- Purdue is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Sunday when playing at home.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs 3 Purdue Boilermakers. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Purdue Boilermakers. The Boilermakers boast an impressive 46.3% shooting average on offense, ranking them 77th among all college basketball teams. Defensively, the team ranks 19th in the NCAA with a remarkable 61.9 points allowed per game. Purdue’s defense causes an average of 10.0 turnovers per game and limits opposing teams to a 41.3% shooting percentage (56th in college basketball). Their opponents make 73.4% of their free throw attempts while Purdue’s defense only allows 30.3% of their opponents’ 3-point attempts (166 of 548). In terms of defensive efficiency, they rank first in assists allowed per game and 139th in rebounds allowed per game. The Purdue Boilermakers are expected to win with a score of 77-63.
NCAAB Starting Time: 1:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Mackey Arena
Date: Sunday, February 19, 2023
TV: CBS
NCAAB Odds: Purdue Boilermakers -12.5
NCAAB Totals: 139
