It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Belmont Bruins (9-1) travel to Purdue to play the Boilermakers (7-5). The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Belmont Bruins vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Boilermakers had no trouble getting past the Fairfield Stags 90-57, while the Bruins defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 100-89.
Belmont played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.169 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.6. Illinois State recorded marks of 0.083 and 21.1, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Purdue dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.203 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0. Fairfield was 0.083 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Purdue was lifted by Carsen Edwards, who had 30 points. Grayson Murphy had a good outing for Belmont, contributing 13 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds.
Both teams have had a couple of players take their game to the next level over their last five games. Kevin McClain (0 points) and Nick Muszynski (0 points) have been fantastic for the Bruins, while Ryan Cline (0 points) and Edwards (0 points) have contributed greatly to the Boilermakers.
This battle figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the nation’s premier offenses face off. Purdue ranks 23rd with 116.5 points per 100 possessions and Belmont is 58th (113.4). It will also be a matchup of conflicting paces as the aggressively-paced Bruins rank seventh in possessions per game, while the more methodical Boilermakers rank 295th.
Belmont Bruins vs. Purdue Boilermakers Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Purdue ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (30.3) while Belmont ranks 193rd (37.9).
- The Boilermakers rank 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Bruins rank 128th (4.3).
- Belmont ranks third in assists per game (20.8) while Purdue ranks 84th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
- The Bruins average 27.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. The Boilermakers rank 182nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
- Belmont ranks 28th in steals per game (8.5) while Purdue ranks 120th (6.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bruins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 25.2, up from 13.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Boilermakers have scored an average of 85.6 points per game (6.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
