The Purdue Boilermakers (10-6, 3-2 Big 10) will try to lengthen their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-7, 1-4 Big 10) at Mackey Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction
In the Scarlet Knights’ last game, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 88-70. Minnesota was effective at getting and making free throws. The Golden Gophers made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Scarlet Knights were just 10-16 (62.5 percent). Myles Johnson had a solid game for Rutgers, finishing with 13 points and eight rebounds.
The Boilermakers defeated the Wisconsin Badgers in their last game, 84-80. The Boilermakers forced 17 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.5 (above their season average of 35.2). Carsen Edwards was the top scorer from either team with 36 points on 10-for-26 shooting from the field.
After the Boilermakers won all three meetings against the Scarlet Knights last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last game, Purdue won 82-75. Purdue’s 0.300 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Rutgers, who had a mark of 0.088.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Purdue ranks 296th in possessions per game (67.5) and Rutgers is 262nd (68.2).
Rutgers at Purdue Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Purdue ranks 13th in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while Rutgers ranks 151st (22.2).
The Boilermakers rank 20th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while the Scarlet Knights rank 135th (35.0).
Purdue ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (4.6) while Rutgers ranks 95th (6.2).
The Scarlet Knights rank 40th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Boilermakers rank 91st (3.6).
Purdue ranks 85th in assists per game (14.7) while Rutgers ranks 90th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Scarlet Knights have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Rutgers has defeated opponents by an average of 2.9 points.
During their last five games, the Boilermakers have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
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