Purdue vs Ohio State Best College Football Bets: Go With Purdue +38 and Over 11/9
- Get the latest Purdue vs Ohio State odds at BetUS.
- Purdue has the worst defense in the Big Ten, but Ohio State’s offense has been unreliable.
- Because Ohio State’s offense has been unreliable, it is hard to back it to cover the spread.
- This game could be low-scoring because of Ohio State’s defense.
- Check my top two Purdue vs Ohio State predictions ahead.
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Purdue (1-7, 0-5) and No.3 Ohio State (7-1, 4-1) are on the opposite ends of the Big Ten. College football betting experts are trying to decide whether Ohio State will be able to make the Big Ten championship game, while Purdue might not even win a conference game this season.
Last week, Purdue had one of its best chances of grabbing that elusive first Big Ten win. The Boilermakers faced Northwestern and went into overtime, eventually losing 26-20.
On the other hand, the Buckeyes faced the former third-ranked team, Penn State, and won the game 20-13. While it was not the most decisive win ever, it was enough to move Ohio State to the third-ranked team and make them massive favorites at BetUS Sportsbook this week.
Purdue vs Ohio State Game Information
- Game: Purdue (1-7) vs. Ohio State (7-1)
- Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
- Day/Time: Saturday, Nov. 9, 12:00 p.m. ET
- Purdue vs Ohio Live Stream: FuboTV
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2 Best Betting Picks for Purdue vs Ohio State
1. This Spread May Be Too Large, Bet Purdue +38
This version of Ohio State might differ from what most bettors have become accustomed to over the last few years. That is partly because the Buckeyes‘ offense has not dominated as it has in the previous few years.
While it still puts up impressive numbers in the Big Ten, second in points (37.8) and third in yards (457.6) per game, it hasn’t looked as dominant. That has been especially clear over the last three games, which has been interesting for college football picks against the spread.
Ohio State was favored by 3½ points on the road against Oregon and lost 32-31. There is no shame in losing to the team now ranked No.1 in the nation, but after that, the Buckeyes struggled in a game against Nebraska. Ohio State won the game 21-17 but was favored by 25 points and did not come close to covering. The offense struggled, with 285 yards.
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— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) November 2, 2024
Part of that could be that transfer quarterback Will Howard has not been precisely what Ohio State wanted. Howard has thrown at least one interception in five of the last six games, with the only one he didn’t being against Oregon, arguably his best performance of the season.
That makes it hard for Ohio State to cover the spread in this game. The offense has been good enough this season, but it has looked questionable in the last three games. Plus, Purdue will not make college football news by making this matchup close, so Ohio State has an easy road to a win without completely dominating offensively.
Best Bet: Purdue Boilermakers +38
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2. No Way Purdue Scores Enough Points, Bet Under
Right away, it is clear that Purdue does not have much of a chance in this game. Ohio State has so much more talent, and while its offense has not been up to previous standards, the defense has been impressive, allowing the fewest points (12) and yards (256.4) in the Big Ten.
The last time Purdue faced a team ranked within the top four was Oregon two games ago when it lost 35-0. There is a good chance something similar happens again. The Boilermakers‘ offense has not been good outside of an opening-week win and a 50-49 overtime loss to Illinois, usually struggling to score over 20 points.
The only way this game could hit the over in college football picks and predictions is if Ohio State does it all on its own. That could happen, considering that Purdue allows the most points (36.9) and yards (448.1) per game. However, considering that the Buckeyes may not cover this massive spread, they won’t be able to carry the game toward the over single-handedly.
Best Bet: Purdue vs Ohio State Under 53
Questions Of The Day
Does Purdue have a chance of winning this game?
No, Ohio State is one of the best teams in the nation, while Purdue is the worst team in the Big Ten.
Is there a player prop to pay attention to in this game?
Ohio State might not want to lean too much on its passing game, which could lead to a big game for Quinshon Judkins.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.
