The No. 15 Purdue Boilermakers (16-6, 9-2 Big 10) welcome the Nebraska Cornhuskers (13-10, 3-9 Big 10) in a matchup that pits outstanding offense against superb defense. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction
The last time the Cornhuskers played, they were defeated by the No. 24 Maryland Terrapins, 60-45. Maryland’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Nebraska. The Terrapins had a rate of 0.440 (below their season average of 0.535), while the Cornhuskers posted a mark of 0.246 (below their season average of 0.510). Isaiah Roby was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 7-for-22 shooting.
The Boilermakers defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their last game, 73-63. The Boilermakers had a turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 13.8) and held the Golden Gophers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.439 (below their season average of 0.496). With 15 points, eight rebounds and five blocks, Purdue’s Matt Haarms had a good performance.
After the Boilermakers won the only contest against the Cornhuskers last season, 74-62, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Boilermakers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 20.6) and had a better turnover percentage (18.8 vs. 20.8).
This matchup pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Purdue currently ranks ninth in offensive efficiency and Nebraska ranks 13th in defensive efficiency.
Nebraska vs. Purdue ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Purdue ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Nebraska ranks 244th (37.8).
The Cornhuskers rank 17th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while the Boilermakers rank 198th (23.9).
Nebraska ranks fifth in assists allowed per game (9.7) while Purdue ranks 116th (12.7).
The Cornhuskers rank 39th in steals per game (7.7) while the Boilermakers rank 113th (6.4).
Nebraska ranks 46th in blocks per game (4.3) while Purdue ranks 103rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Cornhuskers have been outscored by an average of 10.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Nebraska has defeated opponents by an average of 10.6 points.
During their last five games, the Boilermakers have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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