The Purdue Boilermakers (6-5) take on the Ohio Bobcats (7-3) at Mackey Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 20, 2018.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Purdue Boilermakers ATS Prediction
In the Bobcats’ last outing, they blew out the Wilberforce Bulldogs, 97-61. The Bobcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (55.8 vs. 15.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.163 vs. 0.097). Ohio received a boost from Jason Carter, who was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
The Boilermakers easily got past the Fairfield Stags in their last matchup, 90-57. The Boilermakers had a much better free throw rate (0.203 vs. 0.083) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 25.0). Carsen Edwards was the game’s top scorer with 30 points on 10-for-17 shooting from the field.
Ryan Cline and Edwards have played at a high level over the last five games for Purdue. Cline has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Edwards has put up 0 points a game during that span.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Boilermakers rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.2 percent), while Ohio ranks 15th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.9 percent). It will also be a battle of opposite tempos as the up-tempo Bobcats rank 26th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Boilermakers rank 300th.
Ohio Bobcats at Purdue Boilermakers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Purdue ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (29.8) while Ohio ranks 216th (19.6).
The Boilermakers rank 11th in steals allowed per game (4.6) while the Bobcats rank 171st (8.8).
Ohio ranks 14th in rebounds per game (41.8) while Purdue ranks 116th (36.6).
The Bobcats rank 53rd in assists per game (15.3) while the Boilermakers rank 85th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
Ohio is 12th in the nation with 1.9 blocks allowed per game while Purdue is 39th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
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The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 4.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Boilermakers have scored an average of 85.6 points per game (8.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
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