Penn St. Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

This content provides a brief summary of the upcoming Big Ten basketball game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the #1 Purdue Boilermakers. The Nittany Lions recently suffered a narrow defeat against Northwestern, while the Boilermakers faced an unexpected loss to Nebraska. Purdue emerged victorious in both matchups against Penn State last season. The Boilermakers are currently favored by 20 points and the game will be held at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette. The match will be televised on the Big Ten Network. Notably, the opening betting odds favor Purdue by -18.5 points, and there have been no significant changes in the line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Nittany Lions +1,081 | Boilermakers -2,150

Spread: Nittany Lions +18.5 (-110) | Boilermakers -18.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 152 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Purdue will win straight-up is 96%.

Penn St. Nittany Lions

Penn State basketball team has recently faced setbacks with two losses in their last three games, thus hindering their progress in the challenging Big Ten. The Nittany Lions were defeated by Michigan State in a conference game and also lost their home game against Northwestern, with their sole victory during this period being against the struggling Michigan Wolverines. It is worth noting that Penn State has only played two conference games on the road, losing both, including a setback against Maryland. In their most recent game, guard Kanye Clary stood out with 25 points despite the team's loss to Northwestern. Clary, a 5'11 sophomore guard, is the top scorer for Penn State, averaging 18.8 points per game. He is also the team's leading shooter from beyond the arc, making 22 three-pointers with a success rate of 36.7%. Clary has consistently scored 18 or more points in his last eight games, including a season-high 29-point performance against Rider. Another key contributor for Penn State is 6'1 senior guard Ace Baldwin Jr., who provides an additional 13.1 points per game and leads the team with 4.4 assists per game. Baldwin scored 25 points in the previous game against Michigan but only managed six points against Northwestern. Qudus Wahab, a 6'11, 245-pound post player from Nigeria, is the team's leading presence in the paint, averaging 9.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. D'Marco Dunn, a 6'5 junior scorer on the wing, contributes 7.3 points per game. According to KenPom rankings, Penn State currently holds the 113th spot in the nation. Their offensive efficiency ranks at 128th, while their defensive efficiency ranks at 116th. In terms of pace, Penn State plays fast and is ranked 51st in the country. No injuries have been reported for the team. In terms of statistics, Penn State's power ranking is 115, with an offensive ranking of 142, a defensive ranking of 198, and an overall record of 8-8 (6-10 ATS) for the season. Offensively, the Nittany Lions have a field goal percentage of 42.97% (ranked 273rd), a free throw percentage of 73.94% (ranked 81st), and a three-point percentage of 30.26%