I have a good feeling about this one, although usually when I voice that opinion it blows up in my face and Purdue ends up losing by 30. Still, this is a very winnable home game and one that can go a very long way toward Purdue climbing back into contention for an NCAA Tournament berth. It is a very long climb ahead, but it can be done.

I am in my usual seats at Mackey so look for me on Twitter.

Ohio State Buckeyes

Location: Columbus, Ohio

2011-12 record: 29-8, 13-5 Big Ten

2012-13 Record: 31-8, 13-5 Big Ten (Shared Big Ten title with Michigan State and Michigan)

RPI: 44

2012 Postseason: Lost to Kansas 64-62 in Final Four

Blog Representation: Land-Grant Holyland (Matt Brown's Preview)

Series With Purdue: Ohio State Leads 84-83

Last Purdue win: 76-63 on 2/20/2011 at Purdue

Last Ohio State win: 88-71 on 3/9/2012 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Time: 9pm

TV: ESPN

Odds: Ohio State by 8.5