The Texas Longhorns (5-3) will try to prolong their five-game winning streak against the Purdue Boilermakers (6-3) at Frank Erwin Special Events Center. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Texas Longhorns ATS Prediction
In the Boilermakers’ last outing, they dismantled the Fairfield Stags, 90-57. Purdue had a much better free throw rate (0.203 vs. 0.083) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 25.0). With 30 points on 10-for-17 shooting, Carsen Edwards was the game’s high scorer.
The Longhorns defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers in their last game, 71-59. Texas’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Eastern Illinois. The Longhorns had a rate of 0.577, while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.411. Matt Coleman III was the game’s leading scorer with 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field.
The offense of Texas will clash against the elite defense of Purdue. Since last season, the Longhorns rank 227th in offensive efficiency, while the Boilermakers are 97th in defensive efficiency. Purdue figures to have the edge on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Boilermakers rank 307th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.251), while the Longhorns rank 42nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.189).
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Texas Longhorns Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Purdue ranks ninth in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Texas ranks 229th (36.6).
The Boilermakers rank 78th in assists per game (15.9) while the Longhorns rank 246th (12.0).
Texas ranks 106th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while Purdue ranks 255th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3).
The Boilermakers rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Longhorns rank 78th (3.0).
Purdue is 20th in the NCAA with 5.1 steals allowed per game while Texas is 41st with 5.2 steals allowed per game.
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