There are a number of big NCAA basketball games today, including an interesting matchup in the Big Ten Conference. It will be the Purdue Boilermakers hosting the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and the home team is a big favorite in this game.
The Big Ten Conference continues to be a loaded league, and every game tends to be a battle. Here is a look at the best Nebraska vs Purdue prediction to make on this game.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Purdue Boilermakers Odds
Before you can start looking at a Nebraska vs Purdue prediction. You are going to have to find the NCAAB odds. Here is a closer look at three of the best bets that can be made when it comes to college basketball.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Purdue Boilermakers Information
Taking a closer look at both of the NCAA basketball teams in this matchup is the first step towards making a winning bet. We are deep enough in the season that trends have started to emerge, and injuries could impact teams as well.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Purdue Boilermakers
Location of the game: Mackey Arena. West Lafayette, IN.
Date: Friday, 13th January. 7:00 PM ET.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Purdue Boilermakers Analysis
Nebraska Cornhuskers Performance Recap and Analysis
The Nebraska Cornhuskers stats this season are not extremely impressive, as they have scored 67.1 points per game while allowing nearly the same amount. Nebraska has struggled to shoot the basketball, as they are making just 44 percent of their shots.
Guard Sam Griesel leads the team with 11.1 points per game this season. But it’s a balanced attack for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska is going to need to play great defense if they are going to keep it close in this one.
Key Injuries
You always want to check the college basketball injury report before making a bet. But the Nebraska Cornhuskers are in pretty good shape in this department.
Betting Trends to Know
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 0-3 against the spread in their last three games, and they are also just 1-2 during that stretch. The under hit in the last game for the Cornhuskers in a blowout loss to Illinois.
Purdue Boilermakers Performance Recap and Analysis
The Purdue Boilermakers have faced a difficult NCAAB schedule up to this point. They have managed to go 15-1 to begin the year. Purdue is expected to be at or near the top of the college basketball standings all season long, and they have the talent to get that done.
Center Zach Edey is one of the best college basketball players in the country. He is averaging 21.9 points and 13.2 rebounds per game this season. Purdue has also surrounded their superstar with some shooters, and they are great on offense.
Key Injuries
Purdue does not list any players on the most recent injury report, and that is going to make them an even tougher team for Nebraska to deal with.
Betting Trends to Know
Purdue is 4-1 against the spread in their last five games, and the only game in which they didn’t cover was a road loss against Rutgers.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Picks
Moneyline
Purdue is a massive favorite on the Moneyline in this game, and that’s not going to be a great bet to make in this game. The odds for Purdue are listed at -1600, and Nebraska has odds set at +850.
You would receive a huge payout if you wanted to bet on Nebraska and they won. But there is a reason that the odds are set as they are.
Over/Under
The over/under is a bet on the total number of points, and the lines are set at 132.5 points for this game. If the two teams combine for at least 133 points, then the over would hit, but 132 points or less would be the under.
Spread
Betting against the spread is always a good option when it comes to college basketball. Purdue is a 15-point favorite in this matchup, and the lines are set at -110 on each side. The Boilermakers will have to win by at least 15 points to push ATS. Nebraska just needs to keep the final score within 14 points.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Purdue Boilermakers Score Prediction
There are a number of different ways to make a Nebraska vs Purdue prediction in this game. But the best bet to look at is betting against the spread. Looking at recent matchups can help when making college basketball picks, and Nebraska nearly upset Purdue earlier this season.
This game isn’t going to be as tight, but you shouldn’t expect a big blowout in this game, either. Nebraska will keep this game close, and it’s not going to be a double-digit win for the home team.
Taking the underdog Cornhuskers in this Purdue Boilermakers game today is the way to go.
NCAAB Pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers +15.0
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