Purdue Boilermakers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 3-1-2026

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Purdue Boilermakers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction – College Basketball Picks 3-1-2026

The most recent game that the Purdue Boilermakers participated in was against Michigan State, and they were defeated by a score of 76-74 in the tournament. The Boilermakers finished with 15 fouls, while Michigan State finished with 13 fouls. The Boilermakers were victorious in this regard. From a distance of 19 shots, they were successful in burying six of them. By making 12 of their 16 attempts at free throws, Michigan State was able to achieve a shooting percentage of 75.0%. In addition, Michigan State had a total of 23 rebounds, out of which 6 were offensive and 17 were defensive, but they did not have a single block. The Michigan State Spartans finished the game with 15 assists and 6 steals during the game. In terms of defense, Purdue allowed a field goal percentage of 52.7%, which was achieved by shooting 29 of 55 shots. Additionally, they were responsible for 23 assists during the game, in addition to forcing the opponent to commit four turnovers and accumulating three steals. In terms of the number of rebounds they collected, they had a total of 25, with seven of those coming from the attacking end. Six of the nine shots that the Boilermakers attempted to make at the charity stripe were successful, giving them a percentage of 66.7%. At the end of the game, Purdue finished with a field goal percentage of 49.1% (28 out of 57), and they made 12 of 25 shots from beyond the arc.

A player named Braden Smith was a significant contributor to the outcome of the matchup. Towards the end of the game, he had a field goal percentage of 40.0% and a total of ten assists. During his 37 minutes of play, he not only collected 5 boards but also played. In a game in which he shot four out of ten, he scored twelve points.

All things considered, Purdue will come into this matchup with a record of 22-6 for the season. On average, they commit 9.1 turnovers per game, and as a team, they incur 14.8 personal fouls in each and every game. In terms of passing, Purdue is currently ranked third in the nation with 555 assists and 36.1 rebounds per game. Additionally, the team is currently in third place in terms of the number of plays it has made. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Boilermakers are connecting on 38.4% (262 of 683) and 74.1% from the charity stripe throughout this season. As of right now, they are averaging 82.6 points per game, which has them in the 50th spot in college basketball, and they are hitting 50.1% from the field.

The Boilermakers are able to force 10.9 turnovers per game and draw 17.2 personal fouls. This is a tremendous accomplishment for the defensive unit. At the moment, they are placed 228th in Division One for allowing assists to be given to the opposition, having given up 399 assists so far this season. When it comes to defense, the Boilermakers are allowing a field goal percentage of 43.7% (706 of 1,615), and they are also allowing 29.0 rebounds per game as a squad. When it comes to three-pointers, they allow 33.1% of their opponents to make them, and they rank 65th in the collegiate rankings for points scored per game (69.5).

After their most recent game, the Ohio State Buckeyes were defeated by Iowa by a score of 74-57. This was the most recent time they competed on the floor. When it came to the question of rebounding, Ohio State gave Iowa a total of 26 rebounds, with four of those coming from the offensive glass. By hitting 5 out of 18 from beyond the arc, they finished with a third-point percentage of 27.8%. Additionally, they concluded the game with a free throw percentage of 15 out of 17 (88.2%). The Ohio State Buckeyes allowed Iowa to make 27 of their 47 attempts from the floor, which resulted in a percentage of 57.4% for the Buckeyes in this game. The Ohio State Buckeyes finished this game with a field goal percentage of 41.9%, which was achieved by shooting 18 out of 43 shots from the field of play. In terms of shots from downtown, Ohio State was successful in seven out of fourteen (100%) of its efforts. At a percentage of 66.7%, they were successful in making 14 of the free throws that were attempted. During the game, Iowa committed 19 fouls, which resulted in the Buckeyes having to go to the free throw line for a total of 21 times. Over the course of this game, they also turned over the ball eleven times while committing three steals. The Buckeyes were able to secure a total of 22 rebounds throughout the game, with 17 coming from the defensive side and 5 coming from the offensive side.

In the competition, Devin Royal was an essential player for the Ohio State Buckeyes. In this particular game, he made 5 out of 9 field goals, which gave him a field goal percentage of 55.6%. Additionally, he did not miss a single rebound. He played for 34 minutes on the hardwood and managed to pile up 16 points, but he was unable to record an assist during that time.

During the course of the campaign, Ohio State has a record of 17-11. The Buckeyes’ offensive performance is now ranked 31st in the nation, with a shooting percentage of 48.6% from the field. Over the course of the season, Ohio State has scored 2,227 points (79.5 points per game), and they have averaged 33.9 rebounds per game. Their rate of aiding teammates is 14.4 times per game, which places them 152nd in the country. Additionally, they give up possession of the ball to their opponents 10.5 times per game. For every game, the Buckeyes have committed 17.9 personal fouls, and they have a 77.3% success rate from the charity line overall.

The Buckeyes’ defensive end is ranked 165th in college football in terms of the Points Per Game (PPG) that they allow, with 73.1. The average number of turnovers they cause per game is 10.8, and they have allowed teams to shoot 43.5% from the field, which ranks 138th in Division I. Thirty-seven percent of shots from a distance are allowed by the Ohio State defense (203 of 661), and opponents are successful in converting seventy-three percent of their shots from the free throw line. Their average assists per game is 13.3, and their average rebound rate is 32.4, which places them 173rd and 64th, respectively, in college basketball.

✅ Our Purdue Boilermakers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Pick: Purdue ✅

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