The 15th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers (16-6, 9-2 Big 10) and their phenomenal offense welcome the Nebraska Cornhuskers (13-10, 3-9 Big 10) and their tremendous defense. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Purdue Boilermakers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Boilermakers beat the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 73-63, while the Cornhuskers lost to the 24th-ranked Maryland Terrapins, 60-45.
Purdue played a nearly flawless contest. They had a superb turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 13.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.516 (below their season average of 0.546). Minnesota was 13.5 and 0.439, respectively, for those same stats. Nebraska, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 6.8 (better than their season average of 13.1). Matt Haarms had a good game for Purdue, contributing 15 points, eight rebounds and five blocks. Isaiah Roby, meanwhile played a key role for Nebraska with 20 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks.
The Boilermakers won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 74-62. Purdue won the rebounding battle. The Boilermakers had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 23) and total rebounds (39 vs. 30). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
This battle pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Purdue ranks ninth in offensive efficiency and Nebraska is 13th in defensive efficiency.
Nebraska at Purdue Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Purdue ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Nebraska ranks 244th (37.8).
- The Cornhuskers rank 39th in steals per game (7.7) while the Boilermakers rank 113th (6.4).
- Nebraska ranks 46th in blocks per game (4.3) while Purdue ranks 103rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Cornhuskers rank 17th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while the Boilermakers rank 198th (23.9).
- Nebraska ranks fifth in assists allowed per game (9.7) while Purdue ranks 116th (12.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cornhuskers have scored an average of 57.8 points per game (15.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
- The Boilermakers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.2, up from 10.0 for the season.
