The No. 17 Purdue Boilermakers (15-6, 8-2 Big 10) look to extend their six-game winning streak against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (16-5, 6-4 Big 10) at Mackey Arena. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Purdue Boilermakers Free Prediction
In the Golden Gophers’ last matchup, they topped the Illinois Fighting Illini, 86-75. The Golden Gophers knocked down 20 of their 26 free throws (76.9 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 vs. 29.4). Jordan Murphy played well for Minnesota, contributing 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The Boilermakers defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions in their last game, 99-90. Purdue was lights out from beyond the arc (16-29; 55.2 percent). Penn State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 31.1). Carsen Edwards was the top scorer from either team with 38 points on 12-for-24 shooting from the field.
The productive offense of Purdue will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Minnesota. The Boilermakers currently rank eighth in offensive efficiency, while the Golden Gophers are 170th in defensive efficiency. The Boilermakers figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
After the Boilermakers won both contests against the Golden Gophers last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last game, Purdue won 84-60. The Boilermakers had a much better turnover percentage (6.9 vs. 17.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.613 vs. 0.465).
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Purdue Boilermakers Pick
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Betting Notes:
Purdue ranks 18th in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while Minnesota ranks 269th (17.3).
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).
The Boilermakers rank 14th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Golden Gophers rank 76th (6.0).
Minnesota ranks 45th in assists per game (15.6) while Purdue ranks 103rd in assists allowed per game (12.6).
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The Golden Gophers have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Minnesota has defeated opponents by an average of 4.8 points.
During their last five games, the Boilermakers have scored an average of 82.0 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
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