Purdue Boilermakers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction Spread and Trends to Watch - 11/13/2021

by James Q

Monday, Nov 08, 2021

Purdue Boilermakers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction Spread and Trends to Watch - 11/13/2021

 
Game Time: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 13th, 2021
Venue: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
Where to Watch:  ABC
Kickoff Time: 3:35

Opening MLB Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings Sportsbook:  Spread: Ohio State -20; Over/Under: 62.5 points
Circa:  Spread: Ohio State -20.5; Over/Under:  61.5 points
VegasInsider:  Spread:  -20; Over/Under: 61.5 points
 

Season Record

Purdue: 4-2 conf, 6-3 overall (Big Ten)
Ohio State: 6-0 conf, 8-1 overall (Big Ten)

I refuse to throw money away on Big Ten matchups with a point spread of -20!  20-point favorites means that your team is going to score 3 touchdowns more than the other team from the jump… and if they do, that they will not let up in the fourth quarter when they are far ahead. It happens plenty in FBS college football when the final score is an embarrassing 50 - 6 or 48 - 3, but does it really happen in the Big Ten?... Sure Ohio State is bound for the College Football Playoff… but the wins  are SU counted at this point.  A college basketball score is not likely on the Big Ten Network in a Nov contest. Still Ohio State beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 52-13?.. Is Purdue capable of a defeat like that?

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Purdue vs Ohio State Preview and Analysis


RECENT FORM

Purdue beat the Michigan State Spartans in their last game 40 - 29.  They have been beaten by Notre Dame, Minnesota Golden Gophers, and Wisconsin.  These facts aren’t congruent.  Michigan State could beat all three of those opponents.  Heck, Michigan State just beat the Michigan Wolverines in East Lansing!  Is Purdue better than their record?

The Ohio State Buckeyes have only lost to one team… Oregon?... They beat Penn State, Nebraska, the Maryland Terrapins… wait is Ohio State good… or are they good against the Akron Zips but surviving against everyone else?


Purdue vs Ohio State Prediction

Our prediction for Saturday, November 13th, is… Ohio State 35 - Purdue 20

Ohio State doesn’t get this one ATS.  The Under will have to get this one as well… because either Ohio State rolls or Purdue scores enough to stay in it. 

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NCAAF Betting Trends

Purdue is 10-4 ATS as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
Purdue is 7-1 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record the last 3 seasons.
Ohio State is 1-4 ATS when the total is between 56.5 and 63 the last 3 seasons. 
Ohio State is 2-5 ATS in November games the last 3 seasons.


Starting Lineups

Purdue: QB Aidan O’Connell, RB King Doerue, TE Payne Durham, WR Jackson Anthrop, WR Milton Wright, Wr David Bell, LT Greg Long, LG Spencer Holstege, OC Gus Hartwig, RG Tyler Witt, RT Eric Miller

Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud, RB TreVeyon Henderson, TE Jeremy Ruckert, WR Garrett Wilson, WR Chris Olave, Wr Jaxson Smith-Njigba, LT Nicholas Petit-Frere, OC Luke Wypler, RG Paris Johnson Jr, RT Dawand Jones

Stat Leaders
Purdue:
Passing Yards: A. OConnell 2,087
Rushing Yards: King Doerue 395
Receiving Yards: David Bell 1,003

Ohio State:
Passing Yards: C.J. Stroud 2,675
Rushing Yards: T Henderson 937
Receiving Yards: J. Smith-Njigba 888


 

Coaches

Purdue Jeff Brohm
Ohio State: Ryan Day… Let’s all do it the Ryan way!

Weather Forecast

Mostly Cloudy. 42*.  Humidity 61%.  Wind 13 mph.



James Q

About the Author:

James Q. has been involved with sports and gambling his entire life. A former division 1 scholarship basketball player, James understands sports (and especially basketball) inside-and-out. Following his basketball playing days, James parlayed his gambling skills into a semi-pro poker career. James resides in Los Angeles, and especially loves the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Dodgers. And when he isn't betting on sports (and writing about it), James can be found performing stand-up comedy on the Sunset Strip.

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