Purdue vs. Ohio State prediction: Bet the Buckeyes to win close one at home

Purdue Boilermakers are struggling to cover the spread. They lost to Rutgers as an 8.5-point home favorite on Monday. On Thursday, they take a 4-10 ATS record into a Big Ten game at No. 24 Ohio State. The Buckeyes are on a 3-0 SU and ATC and are a slight home favourite.

Purdue vs. Ohio State is a close one at home.

Purdue has not covered a point spread since the upset of Duke on Nov. 27. The Boilermakers crushed Minnesota 89-70 in their conference opener, but fell just short as a 19.5-point home favorite against Nebraska. Ohio State has limited its first two Big Ten opponents to 61. 5 points per game. They have one of the most proficient offenses and one the best defenses. Purdue is one to the worst 3-pointer shooting team in Division I.  P Purdue and Ohio state are both ranked in the top 20 in terms of field-goal percentage and 3 point shooting.