The 17th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers (15-6, 8-2 Big 10) welcome the Minnesota Golden Gophers (16-5, 6-4 Big 10) to Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers will try to prolong their six-game winning streak. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Boilermakers defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 99-90, while the Golden Gophers beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 86-75.
Minnesota played a perfect game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.312) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 34.5). For those same stats, Illinois was 0.276 and 29.4, respectively. Meanwhile, Purdue’s 0.690 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Penn State, who had a rate of 0.492. The Boilermakers’ mark was above their season average of 0.539. Carsen Edwards was a key piece for Purdue with 38 points. Minnesota received a boost from Jordan Murphy, who put up 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The Boilermakers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent game, Purdue won 84-60. The Boilermakers’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Golden Gophers. Purdue had a rate of 6.9, while Minnesota posted a mark of 17.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Purdue figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Boilermakers rank eighth in offensive efficiency, while Minnesota ranks 170th in defensive efficiency.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Purdue Boilermakers ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Purdue ranks 18th in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while Minnesota ranks 269th (17.3).
- The Boilermakers rank 14th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Golden Gophers rank 76th (6.0).
- Minnesota averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 45th in the country. Purdue ranks 103rd in assists allowed per game (12.6).
- The Boilermakers rank 62nd in blocks per game (3.9) while the Golden Gophers rank 158th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- Purdue ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Minnesota ranks 89th (33.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Boilermakers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.2, up from 10.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Gophers have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (5.9 above their season average).
