The No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (20-2, 9-0 Big 10) put their 16-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the Indiana Hoosiers (12-9, 5-4 Big 10) at Assembly Hall. The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 28, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 143 points with Purdue set as a 10.5-point favorite.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Indiana Hoosiers Betting Prediction
The last time the Boilermakers played, they topped the No. 23 Michigan Wolverines, 92-88. The Boilermakers knocked down 19 of their 23 free throws (82.6 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (14.3 vs. 15.1). With 30 points on 9-for-11 shooting, Vincent Edwards was the game’s leading scorer.
The Hoosiers lost a tough one against the Illinois Fighting Illini in their last contest, 73-71. Illinois’ 17.9 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Indiana, who had a mark of 24.1. The Fighting Illini’s mark was worse than their season average of 16.8, while the Hoosiers’ was above their season average of 15.5. With 28 points on 12-for-14 shooting, Juwan Morgan was the game’s leading scorer.
Indiana might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they battle against one of the nation’s best defenses. Purdue currently ranks seventh in defensive efficiency, while the Hoosiers rank 141st in offensive efficiency.
Purdue holds records of 20-2 straight up (SU) and 14-7 against the spread (ATS). Of the Boilermakers’ 21 games that accepted bets, 10 have finished under the total.
Meanwhile, Indiana is 12-9 SU and 11-8-2 ATS. Games including the Hoosiers also have a slight tendency to finish under the total (52.4 percent).
After the Boilermakers won both contests against the Hoosiers last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Purdue won 86-75. The Boilermakers knocked down 28 of their 33 free throws (84.8 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 17.0).
Purdue Boilermakers at Indiana Hoosiers Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Purdue is 6-3 ATS on the road with 4 overs, 4 unders and 1 push.
Indiana is 8-4-1 ATS at home with 7 overs and 6 unders.
Purdue ranks seventh in assists per game (18.5) while Indiana ranks 139th (13.9).
The Boilermakers average 6.0 blocks per game, which ranks 11th in the NCAA. The Hoosiers rank 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Purdue averages 23.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 84th in the NCAA. Indiana ranks 144th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
The Boilermakers average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 93rd in the NCAA. The Hoosiers rank 123rd in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Purdue ranks 95th in rebounds per game (37.0) while Indiana ranks 111th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Purdue is 3-2 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Indiana is 4-1 ATS with 3 unders, 1 over and 1 push over their last five games.
The Boilermakers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 18.0, down from 21.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
