Rafael Guillén
This Purdue vs Ohio State clash will take place at the top of the NCAA. The game will bring us the best team in the nation and one that follows them in the Top 25, which tells us that it will be a clash of forces and that anything can happen. The Boilermakers just lost a game, and they want to see who will pay for it.
At JefeBet we are ready to provide you with the best NCAA sports betting information and predictions. So here is our prediction for this game between Purdue Boilermakers vs Ohio State Buckeyes.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Purdue vs Ohio State College Basketball Game on January 5, 2023
- Where: Value City Arena – Columbus, Ohio
- When: Thursday, January 5, 2023, 7:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Purdue Boilermakers
- Season record:13-1.
As we already mentioned, Purdue is coming off a very painful loss to the Rutgers at home. They fell 65-64 and lost their undefeated record. The game was intense and Zach Edey was the best player of the Boilermakers, with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Right now, Purdue is the best team in the nation, and it has defeated teams in the Top 10 in the nation, like Gonzaga by a 84-66 score, and Duke in a much closer 75-56 score. The team has not had an easy schedule, and yet it has dominated at will. Still, this unplanned loss has interrupted their winning streak.
The Boilermakers are interested in adding up another win to get in good shape to March Madness, so lossing is not an option for them. In this game, they will face a top and quite powerful team, so their offense will have to recover its touch.
Betting on the Ohio State Buckeyes
- Season record: 10-3.
The Buckeyes are an excellent team, but they already have three losses, and all three have come against teams that lead the nation’s rankings. First, they lost against San Diego State by 88-77, then against Duke by 81-72, and the last one was against North Carolina by a score of 89-84 in overtime, which was a great game.
Brice Sensabaugh has been playing at a great level. In the last 4 games, he has been the backbone of the team’s offense, averaging 20 points per game. Against Maine he scored 19 points, and attained 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Having lost all three of their clashes against top teams in the nation, the Buckeyes have another test coming their way, Will this be their time to shine?
JefeBet Prediction
Purdue is the best team, and a win will help them to get back on track for March Madness, mentally. Ohio State is a good team, but hasn’t been able to win when facing top NCAA teams, so we think Purdue will take the win this time and regain the confidence that has helped them be on top of everything.
Prediction: Purdue Boilermakers Moneyline.
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