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This is a boatload of points for the Big Ten’s second-best team, which has won four in a row on the road. Though Purdue is riding a 21-game victory streak at home, it has neglected to cover in four straight overall, winning by margins between two and eight. The Buckeyes are better than all of those conquered foes, yet are receiving nearly double digits. The underdog has covered five straight in the series.
Although many basketball observers are looking forward to Purdue's Saturday showdown against Michigan State, first place in the Big 10 is on the line Wednesday when the Boilermakers host Ohio State. Purdue has failed to cover in four straight against inflated numbers and is coming off a scare against Rutgers. The Buckeyes have overachieved but recent results suggest they are fading, with a home loss to Penn State and a scare of their own at home against Illinois. Purdue might see its undefeated conference run come to an end Saturday, but the Boilermakers should take care of business Wednesday.