Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Boilermakers vs Wildcats CBB Odds
Looking for Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Boilermakers taking on the Wildcats on Saturday, March 9th, 2019 at Welsh-Ryan ARena in Evanston, Illinois. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all college basketball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NCAA hoops predictions like this Boilermakers Wildcats matchup.
22-8 (5-6 A) Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats 13-17 (10-7 H)
Date: Saturday, March 9th, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois
CBB Moneyline Odds: OFF
CBB Betting Odds: Purdue -7
CBB Betting Total: 130.5
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The Purdue Boilermakers is in a must-win situation versus the Northwestern Wildcats as they are in a three-way tie for first place within the Big Ten. Expect the Michigan Wolverines along with the Spartans of Michigan State to be hoping for a loss.
The Northwestern Wildcats find themselves in the cellar of the division as they won their first game in nine outings versus the current, eighth seeded Ohio State Buckeyes. The defense for the Wildcats allowed just 17 points in the first half while permitting just 26% shooting from the floor along with a miserable 19% from long-range.
Purdue Boilermakers
The Boilermakers split the season series with the Michigan State Spartans while losing to the Michigan Wolverines earlier in the year. They certainly did not do themselves any favors by dropping a huge game to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
The Boilermakers picked up a 10-point advantage at the break while shooting just 42% from the floor on the night. In the end, Amir Coffey’s 32 points along with 8 rebounds was the difference as the Boilermakers simply could not recover.
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Leading scorer in Carsen Edwards (23 ppg) led the team with 22 points in the loss while Ryan Cline scored 19 points while going 6-9 from three-pointers on the night. However, despite nailing 12 three-pointers, the Boilermakers shot just 35% as a team en route to only their second loss in eight games.
Purdue will be looking to avoid its second straight road loss versus the lowly Wildcats on Saturday. Furthermore, they will be looking to pick up a Big Ten Regular season crown with a win (along with a loss by the Wolverines and Spartans).
Northwestern Wildcats
The Northwestern Wildcats are as bad as it gets on offense as they shoot 41% from the floor as a team per night along with posting an average of 66 points. And while hey shot just a bit better at 44% versus the Buckeyes, this was certainly enough as the defense took center stage in the huge win.
As stated, Ohio State consistently struggled on the offensive end versus the Boilermakers as Keyshawn Woods along with Duane Washington, Jr. were the only double digit scorers with 15 and 11 points off the bench. For the Wildcats, leading scorer on the year in Vic Law struggled from the floor while ending with 10 points along with 6 rebovunds.
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Law (15 ppg) has been up and down throughout the season as he averages just under 40% shooting from the floor per game. However, Derrick Pardon (14 ppg, 8 rebs) took up the scoring slack in the win as he poured in 20 points along with pulling down 13 rebounds, his second double-double in three outings.
Nonetheless, the Wildcats continue to struggle with consistency on the offensive end. Their defense, however, has truly kept them competitive throughout the season as they allow just 41% shooting for opponents for an average of 64 points per outing.
CBB Betting Trends:
- Under is 6-2 in NW last 8 Sat. games.
- Under is 8-3 in NW last 11 overall.
- NW are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 vs. Big Ten.
Free Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats NCAAB Prediction:
Definitely look for this to be a defensive minded matchup as both defenses are allowing close to 40% shooting for opponents. Also, with two struggling offenses doing battle, look for the Boilermakers to pull out a victory in the end as they will hit some huge shots coming down the stretch to pick up a 79-68 victory.
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: Purdue -7
The Boilermakers need a win in this contest, plain and simple. It is for this reason that one should look for them to push the pace as often as possible to catch Northwestern on its heels. This philosophy will do them well as it will serve to kick-start their inconsistent offense in the meantime.
NCAAB Free Score Prediction: Purdue 79 – Northwestern 68
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