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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping – Cornhuskers vs. Purdue
- (9-8) Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Purdue Boilermakers (15-1)
- Date: Friday, January 13th
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Venue: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Cornhuskers +870 | Boilermakers -1638
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Nebraska +15 | Purdue -15 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 132.0
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Nebraska Cornhuskers
Through 17 games, Nebraska has an 9-8 overall record. Out of 8 road games this season, the Cornhuskers have a record of 2-6. So far, having been the underdog in 10 games, Nebraska has gone 2-8 straight up.
Heading into today’s contest, they are the +15 underdogs on the spread. Nebraska currently has a record of 2-4 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 7-4.
The Sam Griesel Effect
In particular, coming into the game, Sam Griesel is the team leader in scoring, averaging 11.1 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Griesel is grabbing 5.4 rebounds and adding 4.2 assists.
Nebraska’s second leading scorer is Derrick Walker, who has hit 60.5% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.7 points per game.
Important to realize the Cornhuskers offense heads into the game ranked 136th in the NCAA at 73.3 points per contest. Nebraska’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 62.63% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 182nd in overall field goal percentage at 44.4%. When the Cornhuskers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 32.0% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Nebraska is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 71.7 per contest, placing them just 259th in college basketball. In any event, Nebraska’s 33.1 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA.
So far, the Cornhuskers are averaging 7.4 offensive boards per game.
Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue heads into their matchup vs Nebraska with a record of 15-1 and riding a 2 game win streak. Currently, the Boilermakers have been the home team 10 times, sitting with a record of 9-1.
Getting ready to play for the 13 times as the favorite, Purdue has gone 12-1 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Boilermakers come into this game as -15 point favorites. Purdue currently has a record of 4-1 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 11-0.
The Zach Edey Effect
Coming into the game, Zach Edey is the team leader in scoring, averaging 21.9 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Edey is grabbing 13.2 rebounds and adding 1.4 assists. Purdue’s second leading scorer is Fletcher Loyer, who has hit 37.7% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.4 points per game.
Important to realize on offense, the Boilermakers are one of the top units in the country at 79.8 points per game, placing them 18th in the NCAA. In any event, Purdue’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 60.99% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 13th in overall field goal percentage at 49.3%. When the Boilermakers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 39.1% of their looks.
Average Pace
In terms of pace, Purdue is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.1 per contest, placing them just 548th in college basketball.
Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 38.6 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 11.2 offensive boards per game.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Purdue Boilermakers CBB Betting Trends
- Firstly, Nebraska is 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. Meanwhile, the Cornhuskers are 3-2 straight up in these matchups.
- Nebraska is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 5-5 SU.
- Also, the Cornhuskers are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog.
- So far, they are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
- The Boilermakers are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite.
- Lastly, they are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Purdue Boilermakers NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: Nebraska Cornhuskers +15
Our analysis for this game between Purdue Boilermakers and the Nebraska Cornhuskers points to Nebraska covering the spread as +15 point underdogs. In any case, we see the line for this matchup being set too high, leaving an opportunity for Nebraska to cover.
Bookmakers Like Nebraska
Even if they are trailing throughout the game, the Cornhuskers are an excellent candidate to keep the final score closer than oddsmakers are expecting. In these situations, the better team’s pace of play can play a large role in them being able to cover such a large spread.
Additionally, given that both sides are near the NCAA average in possessions per game, Nebraska won’t be forced to play an unfamiliar style of basketball.
All in all, heading into the game, our model recommends locking in a bet on the Nebraska Cornhuskers at +15.
Free Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Purdue Boilermakers CBB Betting Pick: Nebraska ATS
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