Purdue vs Ohio State Prediction 3/1/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Purdue Boilermakers and the Ohio State Buckeyes meet Sunday in college basketball action from the Schottenstein Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Purdue Boilermakers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes prediction.

Purdue Boilermakers Recap

The Purdue Boilermakers come into this game looking to bounce back from their 76-74 loss at the hands of Michigan State last time out to sit at 22-6 this year. After this game, Purdue will head on the road for a game against Northwestern.

Boilermakers Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight

Braden Smith leads the Boilermakers in scoring and assists wtih 14.9 PPG and 8.8 APG along with 3.8 RPG while Fletcher Loyer has 13.4 PPG with 2.2 RPG and Trey Kaufman-Renn has 13 PPG with a team-high 9.1 RPG to lead the Boilermakers in rebounding along with 2.6 APG. Oscar Cluff has 10.2 PPG with 7.2 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Purdue so far this season. As a team, Purdue is averaging 82.5 PPG on 49.7% shooting from the field, 37.5% from three and 74.6% from the foul line this season.

Ohio State Buckeyes Recap

The Ohio State Buckeyes come into this game looking to shake off a 74-57 loss at the hands of Iowa last time out to sit at 17-11 this season. After this game, Ohio State will head on the road for a game against Penn State.

Buckeyes Lose Back-To-Back Games

Bruce Thornton leads the Buckeyes in scoring and assists with 21 PPG along with 4.8 RPG and 4.2 APG while Christoph Tilly has 13.3 PPG with 5.9 RPG and 2.8 APG to lead the Buckeyes in rebounding. John Mobley Jr. has 14.3 PPG with 2.3 RPG and 2.8 APG and Devin Royal has 14 PPG with 5.7 RPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Ohio State so far this season. Amare Bynum has 8.9 PPG with 4.9 RPG as well so far this season. As a team, Ohio State is averaging 86.3 PPG on 50.9% shooting from the field, 33.7% from three and 78.8% from the foul line this season.

Murray State Racers @ Bradley Braves Betting Trends: March 1, 2026

Why the Bradley Braves will win

• Bradley has won each of its last eight day games at Carver Arena.
• Murray State has lost three of its last four road day games against Conference opponents.
• Bradley has won the first half in seven of its last eight day games at Carver Arena.

Why the Murray State Racers will win

• Murray State has won six of its last seven games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Murray State has won the first half in each of its last six day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Bradley’s last 13 Sunday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
• Thirty-three of Murray State’s last 41 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Bradley ranks T3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.8).
• Bradley ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.2%).
• Murray State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (17.3).
• Murray State ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.3).

Purdue Boilermakers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction

I’m on Purdue here. The Buckeyes could use a signature win here to get themselves back on track and keep their name in the conversation for an at-large bid for the NCAA tournament, but the Boilermakers just have too much talent as far as I’m concerned to think that they don’t run past Ohio State here. The Boilers should bang out the win and cover here so give me Purdue.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Purdue -6.5