Renn (23 points, including 9-of-9 free throw shooting, 11 rebounds) and Braden Smith (15 points, 7 assists, 4 steals) guided Purdue against Oregon. The Buckeyes (10-8, 2-5) have lost their last three games by a combined 5 points,

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Despite there being a pretty big football game to focus on, the Ohio State basketball team will be in action the day after the Buckeyes play for the National Championship. Jake Diebler’s squad heads to West Lafayette to take on the No. 17 ranked Purdue Boilermakers.

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With the Buckeyes’ recent struggles in Big Ten play and the Boilermakers riding a seven-game conference win streak, my Ohio State vs. Purdue predictions and college basketball picks for Tuesday, January 21 expect Jake Diebler’s team to drop yet another game.

Purdue looks to continue its winning streak as we continue our College Basketball odds series with an Ohio State-Purdue prediction and pick.

The Purdue Boilermakers keep winning and Ohio State has had tough luck. Here's an expert prediction, stats and projected lineups.