Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction 02/16/19

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A 10-game home winning streak is on the line for the 12th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers (17-7, 10-3 Big 10) when they welcome the Penn State Nittany Lions (9-15, 2-11 Big 10) to Mackey Arena. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Penn State Nittany Lions at Purdue Boilermakers Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Boilermakers were beaten by the 24th-ranked Maryland Terrapins, 70-56, while the Nittany Lions beat the sixth-ranked Michigan Wolverines, 75-69.

Penn State played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 31.1) and a free throw rate of 0.404 (above their season average of 0.213). For those same stats, Michigan recorded marks of 14.8 and 0.245, respectively. Purdue, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 4.9 (better than their season average of 13.5). Carsen Edwards played well for Purdue with 24 points and nine rebounds. Penn State was lifted by Lamar Stevens, who finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Edwards led the Boilermakers to a 99-90 win. He scored a game-high 38 points. Purdue couldn’t miss, shooting 55.2 percent from the field. Penn State, meanwhile, had a field goal percentage of 39.3.

Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the country’s top rebounding teams face off. The Boilermakers rank 30th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 percent), while Penn State ranks 51st in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent).

Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Purdue Boilermakers Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Penn State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Penn State ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Purdue ranks 222nd (24.0).
  • The Boilermakers rank 57th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Nittany Lions rank 130th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • The Boilermakers rank 10th in steals allowed per game (4.6) while the Nittany Lions rank 140th (6.8).
  • Purdue ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Penn State ranks 123rd (34.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Nittany Lions have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
  • The Boilermakers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, down from 9.3 for the season.