Nearly a three-touchdown favorite has become a common theme for Ohio State lately, it seems.
After barely covering the 19.5-point spread in the win over Maryland on Saturday, the Buckeyes open as 20.5-point favorites against Purdue next weekend, according to FanDuel Sportsbook and DraftKings Sportsbook.
Although the Buckeyes might be heavy favorites over the Boilermakers, Ohio State has struggled mightily in games at Purdue. The Boilermakers have won three of the last four games against the Buckeyes in West Lafayette. Recently, Purdue has been able to hold its own whether the game is in Indiana or Columbus, as Ohio State is just 6-4 overall and 4-6 against the spread against the Boilermakers over the last 10 matchups.
| DATE | AWAY | SCORE | HOME | SCORE | RESULT | HOME SPREAD | ATS | TOTAL | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOV. 13, 2021 | PURDUE | 31 | OSU | 59 | W | -19 | W | 65.5 | O |
| OCT. 20, 2018 | OSU | 20 | PURDUE | 49 | L | +12 | L | 65.5 | O |
| NOV. 2, 2013 | OSU | 56 | PURDUE | 0 | W | +31.5 | W | 57.5 | U |
| OCT. 20, 2012 | PURDUE | 22 | OSU | 29 | W | -17 | L | 58 | U |
| NOV. 12, 2011 | OSU | 23 | PURDUE | 26 | L | +7.5 | L | 45.5 | O |
| OCT. 23, 2010 | PURDUE | 0 | OSU | 49 | 2 | -23.5 | W | 47 | O |
| OCT. 17, 2009 | OSU | 18 | PURDUE | 26 | L | +12 | L | 44.5 | U |
| OCT. 11, 2008 | PURDUE | 3 | OSU | 16 | W | -20.5 | L | 50 | U |
| OCT. 6, 2007 | OSU | 23 | PURDUE | 7 | W | +6.5 | W | 52 | U |
| NOV. 13, 2004 | OSU | 17 | PURDUE | 24 | L | -6.5 | L | 46 | U |
While Ohio State is 5-0 this season, the Buckeyes are just 2-2-1 against the spread, Including 0-1-1 ATS on the road. OSU has covered the spread in two of its last three games after failing to do so in its first two games of the season.
Purdue is 2-4 both overall and ATS, including 1-3 ATS at home, as the Boilermakers’ only cover in West Lafayette so far this season was in a blowout win over Illinois.
Ohio State is 40-15-2 all-time against Purdue but just 9-5 against the Boilermakers this century. The Buckeyes are 4-3 vs. the Boilermakers since the start of the 2009 season (including Ohio State's vacated win in 2010).
The game between Ohio State and Purdue is set for a noon kickoff, with the matchup set to be broadcast exclusively on Peacock.
