For NCAA basketball games today, the Boilermakers head to play Rutgers. The NCAAB schedule has these two facing off for the Boilermakers’ 15th game of the season. The college basketball standings have the Boilermakers ranked number one this season, with the Boilermakers being one of the top teams undefeated this season.
These NCAA basketball teams are very different, with the Boilermakers being 14-0 this season and the Scarlet Nights coming in with a record of 8-4.
The Purdue Boilermakers could be one of the best teams in the NCAA this year and have the opportunity to go deep in March Madness. On the other hand, the Scarlet Nights have not had the greatest season so far, but they have been competitive this year.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Purdue Boilermakers Game Info and Analysis
- Game: Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-4) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (13-0)
- When: Monday, January 2nd, 2023, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana
- Watch: Big Ten Network
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Performance Recap and Analysis
In their most recent game, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Coppin State by a score of 90-57. The Scarlet Knights have been on a three-game win streak with a win over Wake Forest.
Rutgers’ last loss came on December 11th against Seton Hall, where they were beaten 45-43. The Scarlet Knights have not had a bad start to the year; they have had two games that have been within two points of a win.
One of the best wins that the Scarlet Knights have is against ranked Indiana, where they were able to win by 15 points. The Scarlet Knights will be able to give the Boilermakers a run for their money on Monday.
Key Injuries
The college basketball injury report for the Scarlet Knights looks like they will not be missing anyone for the game on Monday.
Betting Trends to Know
Rutgers has been pretty great this season, betting straight up, covering the spread, and over/under. This season, betting Rutgers straight-up, they have been 9-4. The Scarlet Knights have also been 9-4 this season on covering the spread. For the over/under betting, the Scarlet Knights have been 5-7-1, and the Scarlet Knights do not score many points.
Purdue Boilermakers Performance Recap and Analysis
The Purdue Boilermakers are unstoppable this season.
The Purdue Boilermakers defeated Florida A&M 82-49 in their most recent game to take the win. The Boilermakers collected 41 rebounds, 27 defensive, and 14 offensive for the entire game. Additionally, despite having six steals throughout the game, they turned over the ball seven times.
These college basketball players like Brandon Newman ended up being very important for the Boilermakers against Florida A&M. Despite only playing for 20 minutes and scoring 18 points, Newman could not provide any assists.
The Boilermakers cannot be stopped this year and have had a tough schedule this season. Having tough wins against Gonzaga and Duke, but both games were not as close as they should have been. The Boilermakers will be a team that many people will have in their Final Four brackets.
Key Injuries
Looking at the injury report for the Boilermakers, it looks as if they will be a full team for the game on Monday.
Betting Trends to Know
Purdue has been great this season with NCAAB picks betting straight up, but not so much when covering the spread or over/under. This season, betting Purdue straight up, they have been 13-0, which is hard not to bet on them.
The Boilermakers have also been 4-9 this season on covering the spread, which is not great for the number-one team in the nation. For the over/under betting, the Scarlet Knights have been 4-9, while the Boilermakers also do not score many points.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Purdue Boilermakers Odds
The moneyline for the Scarlet Knights has been set at +255. For the Boilermakers the moneyline is set at -320. This is a regular moneyline for a caliber game like this one. Take the Boilermakers all the way.
The over/under for the Scarlet Knights vs. Boilermakers has been set at 129.5. This is low because neither team has scored many points this season.
For the Rutgers vs Purdue Betting picks, the spread for the Scarlet Knights has been set at +7.5. For the Boilermakers, the spread is set at -7.5. The Boilermakers are going into this game undefeated and will defeat the Scarlet Knights by ten-plus.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Picks
For the Rutgers vs Purdue Betting picks, this is a no-doubt game to pick the Boilermakers, who are undefeated going into this game.
They have shown no mercy toward any team they have played this season. Rutgers has had a decent season this year, but the Boilermakers are looking for another win to add to their 14th win season. With that being said, the Boilermakers are the ones to bet on during the game on Monday.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Picks
The moneyline for the Scarlet Knights has been set at +255. For the Boilermakers, the moneyline is set at -320. This is a regular moneyline for a caliber game like this one. Take the Boilermakers all the way.
The over/under for the Scarlet Knights vs. Boilermakers has been set at 129.5. This is low because neither team loves scoring a lot of points this season.
For the Rutgers vs Purdue Betting picks, the spread for the Scarlet Knights has been set at +7.5. For the Boilermakers, the moneyline is set at -7.5. The Boilermakers are going into this game undefeated and will defeat the Scarlet Knights by ten-plus points.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Purdue Boilermakers Score Prediction
Rutgers vs Purdue Betting picks, I believe that this game will be a low-scoring game and that the over to this game will hit because the over/under is so low.
Both teams have great defenses, and the Scarlet Knights love to slow the ball down against any team they face. The Boilermakers will at least put up 70-plus points against the Scarlet Knights and could beat them by 10.
After this game, the Boilermakers will show why they are still the number-one team in the nation.
NCAAB pick: Purdue Boilermakers moneyline (-320), under 129.5, Purdue -7.5.
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