Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Free Prediction 02/01/20

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Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Purdue Boilermakers (11-10, 4-6 Big 10) travel to Northwestern to take on the Wildcats (6-14, 1-9 Big 10). Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Wildcats were blown out by the 14th-ranked Michigan State Spartans, 79-50, while the Boilermakers were beaten by the 25th-ranked Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 70-63.

Purdue held Rutgers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 33.8) while Northwestern did a great job of making free throws (9-10; 90.0 percent). Northwestern’s Pat Spencer had a good game, contributing 11 points. Purdue was lifted by Trevion Williams, who contributed 17 points and 13 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Matt Haarms led the Boilermakers to a 58-44 win. He produced 12 points and seven rebounds. Purdue’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Northwestern. The Boilermakers had a rate of 0.119, while the Wildcats posted a mark of 0.057.

The inefficient offense of Northwestern will square off against the elite defense of Purdue. The Wildcats rank 265th in offensive efficiency, while the Boilermakers are 35th in defensive efficiency. The Boilermakers figure to have the edge on that end of the court.

Purdue vs. Northwestern Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Purdue ranks 112th in steals per game (6.6) while Northwestern ranks 235th (4.5).
  • The Boilermakers average 21.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 154th in the NCAA. The Wildcats rank 215th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
  • Purdue ranks 82nd in blocks per game (3.7) while Northwestern ranks 113th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • The Boilermakers average 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 120th in the country. The Wildcats rank 242nd in assists allowed per game (15.8).
  • Purdue averages 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 84th in the country. Northwestern ranks 187th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Boilermakers have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
  • The Wildcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 2.7 for the season.