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Purdue needs this one.W e need a solid start to big Ten play and a win over a top 25 team. in a shortened season every game is important for the NCAA Tournament resume and there are no easy ones left. Let’s get off to a great start in league play.
Ohio State Buckeyes
From: Columbus, OH
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Venue: Mackey Arena (14,240)
Odds: Purdue by 3.5
Date & Time: December 16, 2020, 7:00pm ET
TV: BTN
Live Stats: Purdue Sports
Blog Representation: Land-Grant Holyland
2019-20 Record: 21-10, 11-9 Big Ten
2020-21 Record: 5-0
NCAA Tournament History: 33 Appearances, last in 2019. 1960 NCAA Champion
Series with Purdue: Ohio State leads 91-88 (Only B1G Program with a winning overall record vs. Purdue)
Last Purdue win: 86-51 at Purdue on 3/2/2019
Last Ohio State win: 68-52 at Ohio State on 2/15/2020
Coach: Chris Holtmann (71-34 in 4th year at Ohio State, 185-119 overall)