Overview
The No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (21-3) and Michigan Wolverines (12-9) face off on Thursday in Michigan.
Last games records
The Boilermakers handily defeated Illinois on Tuesday by a final score of 84-68. Purdue has now won six games in a row, and they are easily one of the hottest teams in all of NCAAB.
Michigan bounced back from an away loss against Purdue by defeating Penn State on Tuesday 58-57. The Wolverines will look for revenge against the Boilermakers at home on Thursday.
Matchup Information
- Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 P.M. EST
- On Thursday, February 10th
- At the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Purdue at Michigan Betting Analysis
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Analysis
The Boilermakers have established themselves as one of the best teams in the sport. Their current six-game winning streak has the rest of the nation on notice, and taking them down is a daunting challenge for any opponent.
Purdue’s win against Illinois was an impressive victory on Tuesday. The game was close through halftime, but then the Boilermakers began to take over. Once the crowd got involved, it was game over.
Jaden Ivey had a remarkable game with 26 points and six assists. The guard has been a leader for the Boilermakers this season, and it was on full display in this contest.
Big man Zach Edey added 13 points, six rebounds, and three blocks. Edey’s massive frame is an intimidating presence in the post for opponents, which tends to make them think twice about attempting shots at the rim.
Purdue was efficient on offense all night long, shooting over 50 percent from the field and over 40 percent from beyond the arc. They also turned the ball over just nine times in comparison to their 16 team assists.
Purdue is going to be a major problem for opponents moving forward. This is an impressive and entertaining team to watch.
Michigan Wolverines Betting Analysis
The Wolverines just did escape with a victory at Penn State on Tuesday.
Michigan was led by Hunter Dickinson, who posted a double-double with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Eli Brooks added 16 points and five rebounds in the win.
The Wolverines overcame a difficult shooting night to pull out the win. They shot just 31.5 percent from the field and 23.8 percent from deep. On the other hand, it was a clean game for the Wolverines, who turned the ball over only seven times.
Finally, Michigan held a strong 39-30 rebounding advantage, including a six rebound advantage on the offensive glass.
The game was certainly not short on excitement. Brooks was fouled with 3.4 seconds remaining in the game and calmly sunk both free throws to give Michigan a 58-54 lead. But then Penn State drilled a three-pointer to cut the deficit to one with just 1.4 seconds on the clock.
However, Michigan was able to inbound the ball without issue and ultimately won the game.
They almost pulled off the upset back on February 5th against Purdue and will look to get their revenge on Thursday.
Team Updates
The Boilermakers narrowly defeated Michigan last week in West Lafayette by a final tally of 82-76. But the Wolverines have to feel confident about their chances after coming so close on the road in that contest.
- Purdue is 13-11 ATS this season.
- Michigan is 8-13 ATS this year.
- The Wolverines are 1-2 ATS when facing ranked opponents.
- The Boilermakers are 3-3 ATS on the road.
- Michigan is 3-6 ATS at their home arena.
Purdue Boilermakers at Michigan Wolverines NCAAB Betting Preview
Purdue opens as a narrow favorite according to the majority of top sportsbooks. If the last matchup between these two teams tells us anything, we should expect a close contest on Thursday.
But I am not willing to bet against Purdue right now. They have been the best team in college basketball over the past couple of weeks, and they should be in store for another strong performance against the Wolverines.
Purdue Boilermakers at Michigan Wolverines NCAAB Betting Prediction
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How to Bet on Purdue Boilermakers at Michigan Wolverines NCAAB
The Boilermakers have been listed as anywhere from 2-5 point favorites in this game. I would set the spread right around 3.5. This will likely be a competitive game throughout, but Purdue is tremendous at pulling away late in clutch time.
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