The eighth-ranked Michigan State Spartans (13-3, 5-0 Big 10) and their sensational offense visit Purdue to play the Boilermakers (9-7, 2-3 Big 10) and their superb defense. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 12, 2020.
Michigan State Spartans vs. Purdue Boilermakers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Boilermakers were beaten by the 19th-ranked Michigan Wolverines, 84-78, while the Spartans defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 74-58.
Michigan State played a perfect game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 46.3 (above their season average of 34.9) and a free throw rate of 0.185 (matching their season average). Minnesota was 21.6 and 0.119, respectively, for those same stats. Purdue, on the other hand, held Michigan to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.8 (below their season average of 26.4). Trevion Williams played well for Purdue, finishing with 36 points and 20 rebounds. Michigan State, meanwhile, rallied around Xavier Tillman, who had 19 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent contest, the Boilermakers won 73-63. Purdue won the rebounding battle. The Boilermakers had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. 9), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 24) and total rebounds (42 vs. 33). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
This battle figures to be low-scoring as two of the NCAA’s best defenses go head-to-head. Purdue currently ranks 41st in defensive efficiency (90.2) and Michigan State is 29th (89.6).
Michigan State at Purdue Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Michigan State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Michigan State averages 19.8 assists per game, which ranks first in the country. Purdue ranks 124th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
- The Boilermakers rank 115th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Spartans rank 163rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
- Purdue ranks 39th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Michigan State ranks 63rd (5.9).
- The Spartans average 43.5 rebounds per game, which ranks third in the NCAA. The Boilermakers rank 87th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6).
- Michigan State ranks 18th in blocks per game (5.6) while Purdue ranks 96th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 86.6 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.6 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
- The Boilermakers have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Purdue has defeated opponents by an average of 8.1 points.
