Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Rutgers vs. Boilermakers CBB Odds
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NCAA Handicapping Analysis:
(14-11) Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Purdue Boilermakers (23-3)
Date: Thursday, February 22nd
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Mackey Arena, Purdue, IN
NCAA Betting ATS Odds: Rutgers +16 | Boilermakers -16 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Boilermakers +1073 | Rutgers -2823
CBB Total: O/U 139
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Betting on today’s Scarlet Knights and Boilermakers game? Catch the action at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN, as the Boilermakers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS1.
The over/under for this game is set at 139 points, and Purdue is favored by -16 vs. Rutgers in a Big Ten conference matchup.
Scarlet Knights vs. Boilermakers ATS
As the underdog this season, Rutgers has gone 6-6 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 4-5 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Scarlet Knights are 5-5 vs. the spread.
As the favorite, Purdue has gone 13-10-2 vs. the spread this season, including a 5-5 mark in their last 10 games as the favorite. Their home ATS record is 9-6-1 this year and they are just 2-3 vs. the spread in their last 5 home games.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
After a loss to Minnesota, Rutgers will look to get back on track as they travel to Purdue. On the road this season, the Scarlet Knights have gone 3-6, and they have gone 14-11 overall.
As the underdog, Rutgers has gone 4-8 this season, and they have gone 6-8 in Big Ten play. So far, they have been the underdog in 12 of their 25 games.
This year, the over/under record for Rutgers games is 8-17 and today’s over/under line of 139 is higher than the average over/under line in their games of 137. So far, 18 of their games have finished with less points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 135 points.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Stats
The Rutgers offense is coming off a game in which they scored 70 points vs. Minnesota. Overall their field goal percentage was 38.7% while connecting on 4 threes. Clifford Omoruyi is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 11.2 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Aundre Hyatt brings a PPG average of 11 into the game.
Coming into today’s game, the Rutgers defense is giving up an average of 65.4 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Purdue, the Rutgers defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Rutgers made 23 free-throws vs. the Scarlet Knights.
Purdue Boilermakers
Despite losing their last game to Ohio State, Purdue has been dominant at home this season. They are a perfect 16-0 at home with an average scoring margin of +20.3 points per game. Over their last ten home games, the Boilermakers are a perfect 10-0.
For the season, Purdue has been favored in 25 of their 26 games, and they have gone 22-3 in those games. Their overall record is 23-3, and they are 12-3 in Big Ten play.
This season, the over/under record for Purdue games is 16-9-1. So far, their games have averaged 154.3 points per game compared to an average over/under line of 148. Today’s over/under line of 139 is lower than the average scoring total in their games this season. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2.
Purdue Boilermakers Stats
In their recent matchup, the Purdue offense ended with 69 points against Ohio State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.4% and made 3 threes. Zach Edey is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 23.2 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Braden Smith brings a PPG average of 12.8 into the game.
Coming into today’s game, the Purdue defense is giving up an average of 69.9 points per contest. Against Ohio State, the Boilermakers’ defense gave up 73 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Ohio State only made 10 free-throws.
NCAA Stats
| Stat | RUTGER | PUR |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 66.9 (398th) | 84.4 (13th) |
| FG % | 39% (396th) | 48% (46th) |
| 3 Point FG% | 29% (383rd) | 40% (34th) |
| 3 Point Attempts | 19.2 (292nd) | 20.9 (231st) |
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Scarlet Knights are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Boilermakers are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Scarlet Knights are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Boilermakers have gone 5-4-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Scarlet Knights’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Boilermakers’ have an over/under record of 0-2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
NCAA Basketball Betting – 4* Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Purdue Boilermakers Free Pick: Rutgers +16
For a point-spread bet in this Boilermakers vs. Boilermakers matchup, we’re leaning towards the Boilermakers at -16. Although our projections show the Boilermakers winning 75-69, we suggest placing your bet on the Scarlet Knights for the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 139, and our model predicts the Scarlet Knights and Boilermakers to score a combined 144 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Tweet Of The Day
Gameday preview for Thursday's big tilt with Rutgers.https://t.co/BbQuoKJbng
— Purdue Men's Basketball (@BoilerBall) February 21, 2024
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