The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-3) meet the Purdue Boilermakers (6-4) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The game starts at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish ATS Prediction
In the Boilermakers’ last contest, they thoroughly outplayed the Fairfield Stags, 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). With 30 points on 10-for-17 shooting, Carsen Edwards was the top scorer from either team.
The Fighting Irish were victorious over the UIC Flames in their last matchup, 84-67. Notre Dame was successful at getting and making free throws. The Fighting Irish made 36 of their 38 free throws (94.7 percent), while the Flames were just 13-20 (65.0 percent). Nate Laszewski led Notre Dame in scoring with 12 points on 3-for-7 shooting from the field.
Ryan Cline and Edwards have been playing well over the last five games for Purdue. Cline has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Edwards has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Notre Dame ranks 253rd in possessions per game (67.0) and Purdue is 306th (67.6) dating back to last season. Also, the Boilermakers rank 322nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.247), while the Fighting Irish rank 23rd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.159).
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Purdue ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Notre Dame ranks 237th (35.2).
The Boilermakers rank seventh in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while the Fighting Irish rank 212th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
Notre Dame ranks ninth in blocks per game (4.0) while Purdue ranks 82nd (4.6).
The Boilermakers rank 116th in assists per game (15.7) while the Fighting Irish rank 134th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
Purdue is 13th in the country with 5.0 steals allowed per game while Notre Dame is 21st with 5.0 steals allowed per game.
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