Offense meets defense when the No. 23 Maryland Terrapins (7-1, 1-0 Big 10) visit Purdue to take on the Boilermakers (5-3, 0-1 Big 10). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 6, 2018.
Maryland Terrapins at Purdue Boilermakers ATS Prediction
The last time the Terrapins played, they topped the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 73-67. Getting to the free throw line was one of Maryland’s largest advantages. They made 30 trips to the line, while Delaware went just 11 times. With 19 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Jalen Smith was Maryland’s leading scorer.
The Boilermakers won big over the Fairfield Stags in their last contest, 90-57. The Boilermakers had a much better free throw rate (0.203 vs. 0.083) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 25.0). Carsen Edwards was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 10-for-17 shooting from the field.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as a pair of the NCAA’s best offenses battle. Purdue ranks sixth with 118.6 points per 100 possessions and Maryland is 56th (111.8) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Additionally, the Terrapins rank 34th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.282), while the Boilermakers rank ninth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.174).
The Boilermakers won both meetings against the Terrapins last season. In the most recent game, Purdue won 75-67. The Boilermakers had a much better turnover percentage (5.5 vs. 19.0) and had a better free throw rate (0.276 vs. 0.226).
Maryland Terrapins at Purdue Boilermakers Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Maryland, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Purdue ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Maryland ranks 245th (7.0).
The Boilermakers rank 87th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while the Terrapins rank 259th (19.4).
Purdue ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Maryland ranks 167th (3.5).
The Boilermakers rank 29th in assists per game (16.0) while the Terrapins rank 112th (14.4).
Maryland is eighth in the country with 30.4 rebounds allowed per game while Purdue is 29th with 31.9 rebounds allowed per game.
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