The Purdue Boilermakers (15-4, 7-1 Big Ten) will try to build on a seven-game win streak when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-8, 2-5 Big Ten) on January 21, 2025 at Mackey Arena.
Purdue was victorious in its most recent game against Oregon, 65-58, on Saturday. Trey Kaufman-Renn was its high scorer with 23 points. In its previous game, Ohio State fell to Indiana on Friday, 77-76 in OT. Its high scorer was John Mobley Jr. with 22 points.
When is Purdue vs. Ohio State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Boilermakers and Buckeyes will take place on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Purdue vs. Ohio State
The Boilermakers and Buckeyes will hit the hardwood at Mackey Arena for this matchup on January 21, and if you’d like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on Peacock.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Game Preview
Purdue Stats, Odds & Insights
Purdue’s +186 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 9.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 77.2 points per game (117th in college basketball) while allowing 67.4 per outing (69th in college basketball).
The Boilermakers post 5.8 more points than the Buckeyes give up (71.4).
Purdue knocks down 8.3 three-pointers per game (121st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.3. It shoots 38.5% from deep while its opponents hit 30.2% from long range.
Offensively, the Boilermakers have performed better at home this year, posting 85.6 points per game, compared to 68.5 per game in road games.
Purdue has been racking up 76.7 points per game in its last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little lower than the 77.2 it has scored over the course of the 2024-25 campaign.
Ohio State Stats, Odds & Insights
Ohio State’s +157 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 8.7 points per game) is a result of putting up 80.1 points per game (67th in college basketball) while giving up 71.4 per outing (185th in college basketball).
The Buckeyes’ 80.1 points per game are 12.7 more than the Boilermakers allow.
Ohio State connects on 7.9 three-pointers per game (162nd in college basketball) at a 37.0% rate (49th in college basketball), compared to the 6.9 its opponents make, shooting 29.0% from beyond the arc.
The Buckeyes average 85.8 points per game at home, and 70.0 on the road.
Ohio State is scoring 78.2 points per game over its previous 10 games, which is 1.9 fewer points than its average for the season (80.1).
Boilermakers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trey Kaufman-Renn | 19 | 17.9 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Braden Smith | 19 | 15.1 | 4.6 | 8.9 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
Fletcher Loyer | 19 | 13.7 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 2.0 |
Daniel Jacobsen | 2 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
C.J. Cox | 19 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
Buckeyes Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Thornton | 18 | 17.4 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Devin Royal | 17 | 13.8 | 7.4 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
John Mobley Jr. | 18 | 12.5 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
Micah Parrish | 17 | 10.5 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
Meechie Johnson Jr. | 10 | 9.1 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.0 |
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