Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction: records, recent results, team stats and our winner pick.
Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction: quick answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the pick? | Purdue Boilermakers to win |
| Game date | November 13, 2026 |
| Tipoff | Nov 13, 7:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 5:00 PM MT |
| Venue | Mackey Arena |
| Game setting | Purdue Boilermakers at home |
| Type of prediction | Outright winner only |
| Research checked | November 12, 2026 |
Our Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction favors Purdue Boilermakers. The main reason is the stronger previous-season scoring balance. This is an early-season preview, so the distinction between last year’s production and this year’s personnel matters. The 2025–26 results below provide a baseline, while the 2026–27 roster information helps identify the people available to carry the plan into a new season.
The central question in Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction is whether Purdue Boilermakers can create useful possessions without giving Ohio Bobcats extra chances. A game can turn on the quality of its first shot, but it can also turn on the possessions that never produce a shot at all. Turnovers, offensive rebounds and unnecessary fouls are therefore part of the winner assessment, alongside the more familiar shooting numbers.
The market format is straightforward: select the team expected to win, with no required winning margin. Our college basketball betting guide explains the basic choices. You can find the matchup at YouWager; this preview does not claim that a specific price is available or attach the selection to an invented line.
Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head history
No completed meeting between Ohio Bobcats and Purdue Boilermakers appears in the checked 2024–25 and 2025–26 national schedules. That means there is no score from that window to use as a direct recent comparison. It does not mean the programs have never met. For this early-season game, the better evidence is the current setting and the verified team information.
Our Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction gives current personnel more weight than a result produced by a different lineup. The familiar categories in basketball still provide the framework—shooting, possession, rebounding and foul management—but the people executing those tasks can change sharply from one November to the next. A historical win is useful context rather than a substitute for that comparison.
Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction: trends to read correctly
Current season results
Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction: Ohio Bobcats this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07, 2026 | North Carolina A&T Aggies | Home | Win | 80–70 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | South Alabama Jaguars | Away | Win | 86–77 |
For Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction, Ohio Bobcats went 2-0 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction: Purdue Boilermakers this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2026 | Illinois State Redbirds | Home | Win | 76–59 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Valparaiso Beacons | Home | Loss | 80–83 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | Neutral | Loss | 72–78 |
For Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction, Purdue Boilermakers went 1-2 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction: fixed betting odds
| Market | Selection | Line | American price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Ohio Bobcats | — | +1500 |
| Moneyline | Purdue Boilermakers | — | -3600 |
| Spread | Ohio Bobcats | 20.5 | -112 |
| Spread | Purdue Boilermakers | -20.5 | -108 |
| Total | Over | 153.5 | -110 |
| Total | Under | 153.5 | -110 |
For Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction, the fixed figures are a comparison snapshot, not confirmed YouWager prices. N/A means a price or line wasn’t verified. The winner pick still stands on the matchup evidence below.
For Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Ohio Bobcats show 15-17 overall in 32 recorded games, 10-6 in the listed home games and 4-8 in the listed away games. There were 9 games decided by five points or fewer, with 5 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
For Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Purdue Boilermakers show 30-9 overall in 39 recorded games, 12-5 in the listed home games and 8-3 in the listed away games. There were 9 games decided by five points or fewer, with 5 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
Those trends need context because a short sequence is sensitive to the opponents and venues in it. The statistical idea of sample variability is useful here. A hot shooting night against one opponent should not automatically become an expectation against another. Our handicapping guide provides a broader way to organize the evidence without confusing a descriptive trend with a guarantee.
Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction: the statistical baseline
| Previous-season measure | Ohio Bobcats | Purdue Boilermakers |
|---|---|---|
| Checked 2025–26 games | 32 | 39 |
| Record in those games | 15-17 | 30-9 |
| Points per game in those results | 77.9 | 81.6 |
| Points allowed per game in those results | 78.6 | 70.5 |
| Regular-season stat-feed games | 32.0 | 35.0 |
| Field-goal percentage | 46.1 | 49.9 |
| Three-point percentage | 30.8 | 37.9 |
| Free-throw percentage | 70.6 | 74.3 |
| Rebounds per game | 33.6 | 35.4 |
| Offensive rebounds per game | 10.1 | 11.3 |
| Assists per game | 13.5 | 19.9 |
| Turnovers per game | 10.9 | 8.9 |
| Steals per game | 6.1 | 5.5 |
| Blocks per game | 3.6 | 2.8 |
The table supports Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction by keeping the results record separate from the statistical feed. The results can include postseason games; the shooting and possession figures are from the 2025–26 regular-season feed. Where the national feed contains only a small subset for a smaller program, it is not presented as a complete season split. None of these numbers is described as a new-season average. The current game listing can be checked through the matchup schedule.
Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction: Ohio Bobcats last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07, 2026 | Home | North Carolina A&T Aggies | W | 80-70 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Away | South Alabama Jaguars | W | 86-77 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Neutral | Kent State Golden Flashes | L | 75-86 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Home | Miami (OH) RedHawks | L | 108-110 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Away | Massachusetts Minutemen | L | 82-94 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Home | Toledo Rockets | L | 67-79 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Away | Northern Illinois Huskies | W | 74-66 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Home | Ball State Cardinals | W | 69-57 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Away | Miami (OH) RedHawks | L | 74-90 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Away | Old Dominion Monarchs | L | 72-78 | 2025–26 |
The results window for Ohio Bobcats contains 10 verified games, with a 4-6 record, 78.7 points scored and 80.7 allowed per game. For Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a win against North Carolina A&T Aggies on Nov 07, 2026: 80-70 from the perspective of Ohio Bobcats. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 2-3, with scoring averages of 86.2 for and 87.4 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 69-57 against Ball State Cardinals; the toughest was 74-90 against Miami (OH) RedHawks.
Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction: Purdue Boilermakers last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2026 | Home | Illinois State Redbirds | W | 76-59 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Home | Valparaiso Beacons | L | 80-83 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Neutral | Gonzaga Bulldogs | L | 72-78 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Neutral | Arizona Wildcats | L | 64-79 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Neutral | Texas Longhorns | W | 79-77 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Neutral | Miami Hurricanes | W | 79-69 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Neutral | Queens University Royals | W | 104-71 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Neutral | Michigan Wolverines | W | 80-72 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Neutral | UCLA Bruins | W | 73-66 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Neutral | Nebraska Cornhuskers | W | 74-58 | 2025–26 |
The results window for Purdue Boilermakers contains 10 verified games, with a 7-3 record, 78.1 points scored and 71.2 allowed per game. For Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a win against Illinois State Redbirds on Nov 09, 2026: 76-59 from the perspective of Purdue Boilermakers. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 2-3, with scoring averages of 74.2 for and 75.2 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 104-71 against Queens University Royals; the toughest was 64-79 against Arizona Wildcats.
Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction: offense, defense and possessions
The first matchup question in Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction is how Ohio Bobcats and Purdue Boilermakers handle the ball before the defense is set. A controlled early attack can produce a good shot, but a rushed attack can produce a turnover and an easier chance in the other direction. The team that gets into its offense cleanly will have more opportunities to make the opposing defense solve the intended action rather than benefit from a mistake.
The second question in Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction is who finishes possessions on the glass. One defensive stop does not help if the offense immediately gets a second attempt. For Purdue Boilermakers, winning the initial matchup and securing the rebound would support the preferred script. For Ohio Bobcats, extra attempts are a direct route to making the game closer without requiring a perfect first-shot percentage.
The direct shooting comparison puts Ohio Bobcats at 52.0% effective field-goal shooting and Purdue Boilermakers at 57.6%. The difference is 5.6 percentage points, favoring Purdue Boilermakers. Meanwhile, the previous turnover averages were 10.9 for Ohio Bobcats and 8.9 for Purdue Boilermakers. That makes ball security a useful part of the case for Purdue Boilermakers, although opponents and tempo differed across the two schedules.
Ohio Bobcats: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for Ohio Bobcats cover 32 completed games and a 15-17 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 77.9 points for and 78.6 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Purdue Boilermakers, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for Ohio Bobcats was 46.1% from the field and 30.8% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. That outside percentage makes shot selection important; volume alone would not establish a reliable scoring plan. Against Purdue Boilermakers, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Ohio Bobcats is 52.0%, and 38.0% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against Purdue Boilermakers: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, Ohio Bobcats averaged 22.1 attempts per game and converted 70.6%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Purdue Boilermakers needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 13.5 assists and 10.9 turnovers per game for Ohio Bobcats, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.2. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against Purdue Boilermakers: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives Ohio Bobcats another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 33.6 total rebounds per game, including 10.1 on offense and 23.6 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, Purdue Boilermakers needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, Ohio Bobcats recorded 6.1 steals and 3.6 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against Purdue Boilermakers, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
Purdue Boilermakers: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for Purdue Boilermakers cover 39 completed games and a 30-9 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 81.6 points for and 70.5 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Ohio Bobcats, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for Purdue Boilermakers was 49.9% from the field and 37.9% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. The three-point percentage supports respecting the outside shot, while the new rotation still has to reproduce it. Against Ohio Bobcats, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Purdue Boilermakers is 57.6%, and 40.9% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against Ohio Bobcats: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, Purdue Boilermakers averaged 17.1 attempts per game and converted 74.3%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Ohio Bobcats needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 19.9 assists and 8.9 turnovers per game for Purdue Boilermakers, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.2. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against Ohio Bobcats: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives Purdue Boilermakers another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 35.4 total rebounds per game, including 11.3 on offense and 24.1 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, Ohio Bobcats needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, Purdue Boilermakers recorded 5.5 steals and 2.8 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against Ohio Bobcats, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
2026–27 personnel and roster context
Ohio Bobcats: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordie Bowens | F | 6′ 6″ | Freshman |
| Ché Brogan | G | 6′ 5″ | Freshman |
| Jesse Burris | G | 6′ 5″ | Sophomore |
| Kyler D’Augustino | G | 6′ 1″ | Senior |
| Moek Icke | C | 7′ 1″ | Sophomore |
| Kiir Kuany | F | 6′ 9″ | Sophomore |
| Siebe Ledegen | G | 6′ 7″ | Senior |
| Dusan Makitan | F | 6′ 8″ | Freshman |
| Kolton Mitchell | G | 6′ 1″ | Junior |
| Zay Mosley | F | 6′ 7″ | Sophomore |
| Jackson Paveletzke | G | 6′ 2″ | Senior |
| Marin Petkov | G | 6′ 4″ | Senior |
| Carter Reese | G | 6′ 3″ | Senior |
| Javan Simmons | F | 6′ 7″ | Senior |
| Christian Trudic | F | 6′ 5″ | Freshman |
The current roster feed lists Jeff Boals as head coach for Ohio Bobcats. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
Purdue Boilermakers: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Benter | G | 6′ 6″ | Sophomore |
| Raleigh Burgess | F | 6′ 11″ | Sophomore |
| C.J. Cox | G | 6′ 3″ | Junior |
| Luke Ertel | G | 6′ 2″ | Freshman |
| Gicarri Harris | G | 6′ 3″ | Junior |
| Sinan Huan | C | 7′ 1″ | Freshman |
| Daniel Jacobsen | C | 7′ 4″ | Junior |
| Sam King | F | 6′ 9″ | Senior |
| Rivers Knight | F | 6′ 10″ | Freshman |
| Jack Lusk | G | 6′ 4″ | Senior |
| Omer Mayer | G | 6′ 4″ | Sophomore |
| Caden Pierce | F | 6′ 7″ | Senior |
| Jace Rayl | G | 5′ 11″ | Senior |
| Enzo Shahrvin | F | 6′ 9″ | Senior |
| Jacob Webber | G | 6′ 6″ | Freshman |
| Antione West Jr | G | 6′ 3″ | Freshman |
The current roster feed lists Matt Painter as head coach for Purdue Boilermakers. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
The roster information gives Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction a necessary new-season check. Last year’s team shooting percentage can change when a high-volume player leaves, a new guard takes over the ball or a frontcourt pairing changes. Experience labels help describe the group, but a senior transfer can still be new to the system. The important question is which combinations can defend, rebound and create a sound shot together against this specific opponent.
Game setting and the likely paths to a win
The setting for Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction is Mackey Arena. Purdue Boilermakers has the familiar home environment, while Ohio Bobcats must handle the road setting and its communication demands. The listed tipoff is Nov 13, 7:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 5:00 PM MT. A late change to the official schedule should be checked before planning around the broadcast or placing a wager.
The preferred script in Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction has Purdue Boilermakers generating repeated useful possessions instead of needing an unusual run of steals or contested three-pointers. A lead would allow that team to keep using its normal offense rather than forcing a response. Ohio Bobcats wants the game to remain close enough for a few extra rebounds, a strong shooting stretch or a productive late possession to change the outcome.
The main risk to Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction is that this game reveals a different level of organization from the one suggested by the previous-season baseline. Ohio Bobcats can challenge the pick by protecting the ball, making the selected side defend for longer and avoiding unnecessary fouls. If Purdue Boilermakers starts trading empty possessions for easy opposing points, the game would be moving away from the clean, repeatable execution behind this selection.
That is why the winner opinion is kept separate from a specific betting price. Our moneyline betting guide explains the format. At YouWager, the final game status and any confirmed availability changes should be checked before deciding whether to place a wager. Nothing in this preview turns the pick into a guaranteed score or a reason to chase an earlier loss.
Common questions about this matchup
Are these new-season statistics?
No. The historical results and statistical baselines are labeled 2025–26. The roster reference is labeled 2026–27 where that roster is available. For Ohio Bobcats and Purdue Boilermakers, the new season still has to establish how those players work together. Exhibition results are not silently blended into a regular-season record.
Does the pick require a certain winning margin?
No. Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction selects Purdue Boilermakers to win the game outright. It does not require a point-spread cover and does not attach the pick to an unverified total. The betting school guides explain how those markets differ. A team can be the preferred winner while its current price is still a separate decision.
What should be checked again before tipoff?
Confirmed availability changes and the final game listing matter most. A different primary ball handler or an unavailable interior defender could change the matchup more than a small difference in last year’s average. The handicapping guide adds background on evaluating the market, while this preview keeps the focus on the two teams and the winner.
Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction: three things to watch
Start with shot quality in Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction. Purdue Boilermakers is our pick, but look for whether its first clean looks come at the rim, from kick-outs, or at the line. A few difficult makes can build a lead without proving the offense has found a dependable shot.
Next, count the possessions that end without a shot. In Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction, Ohio Bobcats can narrow the gap if it forces bad passes and turns those mistakes into quick points. A dead-ball turnover and an interception that leads straight to a layup cost the same possession but can have very different effects.
Finally, look at who comes away with the ball after the first miss. For Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction, a strong rebounding stretch can keep a team in the game even if it starts cold. Watch whether help defenders get back to their box-outs after a drive.
Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction: final pick
The selection is Purdue Boilermakers after weighing the available scoring history, the roster context and the setting. The case for Ohio Bobcats depends on turning enough possessions in its favor to interrupt that route. The pick stays with the team expected to execute more consistently over the full game; it does not require predicting the exact final score.
The matchup can be followed at YouWager as game day approaches. Research was checked November 12, ahead of the November 13 slate, with earlier-season results clearly identified rather than presented as current form.
Our prediction: Purdue Boilermakers to win.