In the Big Ten college basketball schedule, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are on the road at the Purdue Boilermakers on Thursday. Minnesota is 15-8 on the season, and 7th in the Big Ten. The Gophers are 5-5 in their last 10 games, coming off a loss on the road at Iowa last week.
Minnesota vs Purdue Picks
Our final bet for this game on Thursday is the Purdue Boilermakers -16.5 over the Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Pick: Purdue Boilermakers -16.5.
For Purdue, they are ranked 2nd in the nation. The Boilermakers are 22-2 on the season. Purdue won eight straight games, and nine out of their last 10 overall. The Boilermakers are coming off a 20-point win at home over Indiana. The Purdue Boilermakers beat the Minnesota Golden Gophers 61-39 on January 19th, 2023. Here we go with a look at these two Big Ten teams, and our Minnesota vs Purdue best bets:
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers Odds
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers Information
Before our Minnesota vs Purdue best bets, some information for this game on the NCAAB schedule:
Minnesota Golden Gophers (15-8) vs Purdue Boilermakers (22-2)
Location of the game: Mackey Arena; West Lafayette, IN
Date & Time: Thursday February 15th, 2024; 8:30pm EST
How to Watch: Big Ten Network
Recent Scores for Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers
Minnesota Golden Gophers Last 5:
- Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024: 61-59 loss to Wisconsin Badgers
- Saturday, January 27th, 2024: 83-74 win at Penn State Nittany Lions
- Saturday, February 3rd, 2024: 75-66 win over Northwestern Wildcats
- Tuesday, February 6th, 2024: 59-56 win over Michigan State Spartans
- Sunday, February 11th, 2024: 90-85 loss at Iowa Hawkeyes
Purdue Boilermakers Last 5:
- Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024: 99-67 win over Michigan Wolverines
- Sunday, January 28th, 2024: 68-60 win at Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- Wednesday, January 31st, 2024: 105-96 win over Northwestern Wildcats
- Sunday, February 4th, 2024: 75-69 win at Wisconsin Badgers
- Saturday, February 10th, 2024: 79-59 win over Indiana Hoosiers
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers Analysis
The Purdue Boilermakers are enjoying a really solid season, showing off their ability with only two losses. A look at their key statistics reveals the story of their success, with a scoring average of 85.1 points per game, ranking fifth in College Basketball. Their three-point shooting ability stands out as well, holding the fourth position with a 40% success rate.
Zach Edey has garnered nationwide attention for Purdue, positioning himself as a likely contender for the National Player of the Year title. The big man in the paint is scoring an impressive performance, averaging over 23 points per game. However, the contributions of Lance Jones and Braden Smith should not be overlooked, as they combine to contribute over 25 points per game.
Purdue is set for an interesting road NCAAB matchup against Ohio State on Sunday, followed by finishing the February NCAAB schedule with a home game against Rutgers and an away game against Michigan.
On the other hand, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are in search of a big time, signature win to enhance their resume. The month of February began positively with consecutive home victories over Northwestern and Michigan State, but a road loss to Iowa left them wondering about their performance. Minnesota also suffered a four-game losing streak toward the end of January.
Scoring at an average of 76.1 points per game, the Gophers are led by Dawson Garcia, whose status for the upcoming game is uncertain due to a lower-body injury. In the recent loss to Iowa, Garcia displayed his leadership with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Following closely is Cam Christie, contributing 11.3 points per game.
Minnesota will enjoy home court in their next two games, hosting Rutgers and Ohio State, before closing out February with back-to-back road games against Nebraska and Illinois.
Odds Breakdown for Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Purdue Boilermakers
- Spread: Purdue Boilermakers -16.5, Minnesota Golden Gophers +16.5
- Total: 146.5
- Moneyline: Purdue Boilermakers -2800, Minnesota Golden Gophers +1160
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Pick and Prediction
This has the makings of a blowout. The Purdue Boilermakers seem pretty locked in right now. They have all it takes to make a deep run but will need to avoid the trap as they did a season ago, along with poor guard play. Look for the Boilermakers to get ahead, extend the lead, stay ahead, and win this game with ease.
Our final bet for this game on Thursday is the Purdue Boilermakers -16.5 over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Enjoy the game and best of luck with all your College Basketball picks. We hope you enjoyed our Minnesota vs Purdue best bets!
- Pick: Purdue Boilermakers -16.5.
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