Offense meets defense when the Purdue Boilermakers (11-6, 4-2 Big 10) welcome the No. 25 Indiana Hoosiers (12-5, 3-3 Big 10) to Mackey Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Indiana Hoosiers at Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction
The last time the Hoosiers played, they were defeated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 66-51. Nebraska’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Indiana. The Cornhuskers had a rate of 33.3 (above their season average of 28.9), while the Hoosiers posted a mark of 23.7 (below the 31.9 mark opponents have averaged against Nebraska this season). Juwan Morgan had a good performance for Indiana, finishing with 17 points and eight rebounds.
The Boilermakers won big over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in their last contest, 89-54. The Boilermakers forced 19 turnovers and held the Scarlet Knights to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.2 (below their season average of 35.7). With 16 points and 13 rebounds, Trevion Williams played well for Purdue.
After the Boilermakers won the lone game against the Hoosiers last season, 74-67, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. One of Purdue’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 15-18 (83.3 percent), while the Hoosiers were just 10-17 (58.8 percent).
This showdown pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Purdue currently ranks 15th in offensive efficiency and Indiana ranks 40th in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Purdue ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while Indiana ranks 262nd (17.2).
The Boilermakers rank seventh in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Hoosiers rank 100th (6.5).
Purdue ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Indiana ranks 74th (33.5).
The Hoosiers rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Boilermakers rank 66th (3.1).
Purdue ranks 68th in assists per game (15.0) while Indiana ranks 83rd in assists allowed per game (12.4).
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The Hoosiers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 10.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Boilermakers have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
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