Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Purdue Boilermakers Free Prediction 03/15/19

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The 13th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers (23-8, 16-4 Big 10) will be in the Big Ten Tourney at United Center when they square off with the Minnesota Golden Gophers (20-12, 10-11 Big 10). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019.

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Boilermakers defeated the Northwestern Wildcats 70-57, while the Golden Gophers beat the Penn State Nittany Lions 77-72.

Minnesota played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.421 (above their season average of 0.288) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.465 (below their season average of 0.484). For those same stats, Penn State was 0.113 and 0.451, respectively. The Boilermakers, meanwhile, held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 6.9 (below their season average of 24.4). The Wildcats also had a turnover percentage of 18.9 (above their season average of 14.4). Purdue was led by Carsen Edwards, who finished with 21 points, five rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Jordan Murphy had a solid performance for Minnesota, contributing 15 points, 14 rebounds and five assists.

Purdue should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Purdue ranks 32nd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while Minnesota forces the 68th-fewest turnovers (17.1 percent).

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Purdue Boilermakers ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Purdue ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while Minnesota ranks 306th (16.5).
  • The Boilermakers rank 12th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Golden Gophers rank 97th (6.0).
  • Minnesota ranks 65th in assists per game (14.8) while Purdue ranks 107th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
  • The Boilermakers average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 58th in the country. The Golden Gophers rank 195th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
  • Purdue ranks 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Minnesota ranks 124th (34.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Boilermakers have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.8 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
  • The Golden Gophers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 2.5 for the season.