IPFW vs Ohio State Prediction 11/7/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons and Ohio State Buckeyes meet Friday in the college basketball action at the Value City Arena. Here’s a IPFW vs Ohio State Prediction. This article will include a IPFW vs Ohio State Pick.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Betting Preview

The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons beat Grand Canyon, and they play Western Michigan and Utah next.

The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are averaging 71 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 90 points on 56.1 percent shooting. DeAndre Craig Jr. is averaging 18 points and 0 assists, while Corey Hadnot II is averaging 16 points and 4 rebounds. Mikale Stevenson is the third double-digit scorer and Maximus Nelson is grabbing 1 rebound. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are shooting 26.7 percent from beyond the arc and 90 percent from the free throw line. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are allowing 45.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 21 rebounds per game.

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes beat IU Indianapolis, and they play App State and Notre Dame next. Ohio State looks for back-to-back 2-0 starts to the season.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 118 points on 63 percent shooting and allowing 102 points on 50 percent shooting. Christoph Tilly is averaging 28 points and 9 rebounds, while Bruce Thornton is averaging 26 points and 5 rebounds. Devin Doyal is the third double-digit scorer and John Mobley Jr. is grabbing 1 rebound. The Ohio State Buckeyes are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free throw line. The Ohio State Buckeyes are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.

Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win

• Ohio State has won 40 of its last 43 games against non-Conference opponents at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center.
• Purdue Fort Wayne has lost each of its last seven games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Purdue Fort Wayne has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against the Big Ten Conference.

Why the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons will win

• Ohio State has lost each of its last three games following a home win.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Purdue Fort Wayne’s last six games have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.
• Each of Ohio State’s last six games against non-Conference opponents at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center have produced a total of 164+ points.

IPFW vs Ohio State Prediction

I’m not excited to lay this many points with an Ohio State team that just allowed IU Indianapolis to do whatever it wanted offensively. I understand IU Indianapolis plays with pace, but it’s a stupid style that leads to sloppy play and resulted in a loss to Long Island last night. It’s a joke. However, Ohio State is a team I entered the season high on, and I expect a better all around effort this time around. Ohio State is loaded with talent and experience and should make a push toward a tournament berth. IPFW was just smacked by a lesser talented Grand Canyon side. Hopefully OSU doesn’t make me look foolish. I’ll lay the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Ohio State -22.5