Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Ohio State Buckeyes Free Prediction 11/22/19

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The undefeated 10th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (4-0) look to remain undefeated when they square off against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (2-4) at Value City Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Odds

In their last game, the Buckeyes easily got past the Stetson Hatters, 86-51, while the Mastodons lost to the Kent State Golden Flashes, 75-68.

Ohio State dominated every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 17.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.530 (below their season average of 0.574). Stetson was 20.6 and 0.351, respectively, for those same stats. Purdue Fort Wayne, on the other hand, was lights out from three-point land (9-20; 45.0 percent). Kyle Young led the way for Ohio State, recording 15 points and 10 rebounds. Dylan Carl, meanwhile fueled Purdue Fort Wayne with 15 points and eight rebounds.

The Buckeyes won the only game between these two teams last year, 107-61. Ohio State made good use of their 28 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 24 of them (85.7 percent). Purdue Fort Wayne, meanwhile, was just 11-17 (64.7 percent).

This contest should be a battle of conflicting paces. Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 30th in possessions per game (73.3) while Ohio State is 304th (66.5) dating back to the 2018-19 season.

Purdue Fort Wayne at Ohio State Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Ohio State, ATS Winner – Ohio State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Ohio State ranks 95th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 271st (24.6).
  • The Mastodons rank 58th in steals per game (7.4) while the Buckeyes rank 113th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
  • Ohio State averages 35.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 165th in the country. Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
  • The Mastodons rank 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Buckeyes rank 209th (2.7).
  • Ohio State ranks 91st in assists per game (14.3) while Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 199th in assists allowed per game (13.7).