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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Boilermakers vs. Michigan State
- (16-1) Purdue Boilermakers vs. Michigan State Spartans (12-5)
- Date: Monday, January 16th
- Time: 2:30 ET
- Venue: Breslin Center, East Lansing
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Boilermakers -176 | Spartans +142
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Purdue -3.5 | Michigan State +3.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 133.5
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Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue heads into their matchup vs Michigan State with a record of 16-1 and riding a 3-game win streak. Out of 6 road games this season, the Boilermakers have a record of 6-0.
In 14 games as the favorites, the Boilermakers have gone 13-1 straight up. In today’s matchup, Purdue has a betting line set at -3.5 points in their favor.
Purdue currently has a record of 5-1 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 11-0.
Coming into the game, Zach Edey is the team leader in scoring, averaging 21.2 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Edey is grabbing 13.2 rebounds and adding 1.4 assists.
At the present time, Purdue’s second-leading scorer is Fletcher Loyer, who has hit 39.0% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.2 points per game.
Boilermakers Offense
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. By the same token, 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.
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.
Michigan State Spartans
Through 17 games, Michigan State has a 12-5 overall record. Currently, Michigan State has been the home team 11 times, sitting with a record of 9-2.
After a season in which they went 4-9 as the betting underdog, Michigan State will be underdogs for the first time this year. At this point, they are +3.5 point underdogs on the spread.
Furthermore, Michigan State currently has a record of 4-2 in Big Ten action. Also, in non-conference games, the team has a mark of 8-3.
Coming into the game, Tyson Walker is the team leader in scoring, averaging 13.6 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Walker is grabbing 2.4 rebounds and adding 2.6 assists.
At the present time, Michigan State’s second-leading scorer is Joey Hauser, who has hit 46.1% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.3 points per game.
Spartans Key Stats
Michigan State’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 72.1, which places them 168th in the NCAA. As a result, Michigan State’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 66.63% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 111th in overall field goal percentage at 45.7%. When the Spartans have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 37.8% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Michigan State is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.4 per contest, placing them just 536th in college basketball.
All things considered, the team is pulling down rebounds at a similar rate to the NCAA average of 37.1 rebounds per contest. Also, this figure includes 10.0 offensive boards per game.
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Purdue vs. Michigan State CBB Betting Trends
- At this point, Purdue is 3-2 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Boilermakers are 4-1 straight up in these matchups.
- Purdue is 4-5-1 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 9-1 SU.
- Also, the Boilermakers are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
- So far, the Spartans are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. Lastly, they are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Purdue Boilermakers vs. Michigan State Spartans CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Michigan State Spartans +3.5
Additionally, after running our analysis on this game, we’ve identified the best side to take on the spread. Currently, the oddsmakers have Purdue as the favorite with a line coming in at -3.5.
However, based on how these teams match up, we see this number being too high and like the Michigan State Spartans to cover.
All in all, both teams have knocked down the 3-point shot at a rate similar to the NCAA average this season, with Purdue at 8.74 made 3’s per game compared to Michigan State at 7.18.
Lastly, look for Michigan State to put together a strong enough defensive effort to cover the spread vs. the Boilermakers.
Free Purdue vs Michigan State Betting Pick: Michigan State ATS
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