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The No. 24 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-3) and the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers (13-1) collide for a Big Ten contest on Thursday night. This will be the first of two matchups this season. Ohio State leads the all-time series 92-91, but Purdue came out on top in the last game. In Jan. 2022, the Boilermakers topped the Buckeyes 81-78. The Boilermakers are coming off their first loss of the season after falling 65-64 to Rutgers on Monday evening. 

Tip-off from the Value City Arena in Columbus is set for 7 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Buckeyes as 1.5-point favorites in the latest Purdue vs. Ohio State odds. The over/under for total points is set at 140. Before locking in any Ohio State vs. Purdue picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.  

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model enters Week 9 of the season 30-16 on all-top rated college basketball picks, returning more than $800 for $100 players. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns. 

Now, the model has set its sights on Purdue vs. Ohio State and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Ohio State vs. Purdue:

  • Purdue vs. Ohio State spread: Buckeyes -1.5
  • Purdue vs. Ohio State over/under: 140 points
  • Purdue vs. Ohio State money line: Buckeyes -125, Boilermakers +105
  • OSU: Buckeyes are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games vs. a team with a winning road record
  • PUR: Under is 5-0 in Boilermakers' last five games following a straight-up loss
  • Purdue vs. Ohio State picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Purdue can cover

Purdue continues to have a disruptive and physical defense, creating havoc for opposing offenses. The Boilermakers rank third in the Big Ten in points allowed (60.9) and field-goal percentage (.389). This unit is leading the conference in rebounds (41.2) and junior center Zach Edey plays a major role in all these numbers for the Boilermakers.

Edey (7-foot-4, 295 pounds) is an anchor in the paint who does a great job at altering shots. The Ontario native is always in position to pile up rebounds and create second-chance opportunities. Edey is first in the conference in both scoring (21.7) and rebounds (13.4) but second in blocks (2.2). He's pulled down 15-plus boards in five games. Edey dropped 19 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks in his last outing.

Why Ohio State can cover 

Senior forward Justice Sueing is an athletic and versatile scorer in the frontcourt. Sueing has a smooth jumper from mid-range and can defend multiple positions due to his size and length (6-foot-6). The Hawaii native averages 13.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. He's logged at least 15 points in three of his last four games. On Dec. 29, Sueing finished with 18 points and knocked down two 3-pointers.

Junior forward Zed Key provides the Buckeyes with a burly scoring option in the low post. Key has long arms and a good motor. The New York native puts up 13.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and shoots 63% from the floor. He's pulled down double-digit boards in three of his last five games. In his last outing, Key recorded a double-double of 11 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. 

How to make Purdue vs. Ohio State picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 147 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits over 70% of the time. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine. 

So who wins Ohio State vs. Purdue? And which side of the spread hits over 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is 30-16 on its top-rated college basketball picks this season, and find out.