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Purdue Boilermakers Look to Defend Perfect Home Record Against Northwestern Wildcats in Big Ten Showdown

The upcoming Big Ten matchup between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday will see Purdue putting their perfect 7-0 home record on the line against Northwestern's 0-3 road record. Purdue, with a current record of 10-4 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten, is favored to win by 7 points, with an opening line of -8. This game presents an opportunity for Purdue to further solidify their strong home record and conference standing.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wildcats +278 | Boilermakers -353
• Spread: Wildcats +7 (-110) | Boilermakers -7 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Purdue will win straight-up is 78%.

Northwestern vs Purdue Stats

Northwestern Wildcats

The Northwestern Wildcats recently had their four-game winning streak come to an end with a road loss to Penn State. Despite the loss, Brooks Barnhizer led the team with an impressive performance of 20 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. The Wildcats are known for their strong core of homegrown players, with Nick Martinelli and Brooks Barnhizer standing out as top performers. Northwestern ranks 47th in the KenPom ratings, excelling defensively and ranking 21st in defensive rating. Offensively, they rank 75th and struggle with three-point shooting. Northwestern has a power ranking of 32, ranking 212th in offense and 30th in defense. They have a solid record of 10-4 this season. In terms of shooting percentages and rebounding, Northwestern falls in the middle of the pack nationally. Defensively, they are decent at limiting opponents' field goal and free throw percentages. Overall, Northwestern shows promise but still has room for improvement in various areas of their game.

Purdue Boilermakers Analysis

Purdue Boilermakers basketball team is shaping up to be a strong contender in the Big Ten this season, following the departure of National Player of the Year, Zach Edey. Currently ranked 21st overall by KenPom, the team has shown impressive offensive efficiency, ranking 11th in the nation. Junior forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has emerged as a key player, averaging 18.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Braden Smith has excelled as a playmaker, ranking third in the nation with 8.7 assists per game. Fletcher Loyer's sharpshooting from beyond the arc has been a valuable asset, shooting 49.2% from three-point range.

The Boilermakers have already secured wins against top-25 teams this season, defeating No. 2 Alabama and No. 23 Ole Miss. Despite a few losses, including to Marquette and #2 Auburn, Purdue is on a two-game winning streak following victories over Toledo and Minnesota. With a strong offensive lineup and a solid defense, the Boilermakers are poised for success in the Big Ten conference.

Big Ten Rivals Set for Another Nail-Biting Showdown with Northwestern Expected to Cover Spread

In recent matchups, these two Big Ten rivals have consistently engaged in closely contested games. Last season, both head-to-head meetings extended into overtime, with six of the last seven meetings being decided by fewer than six points after regulation. Notably, all of Northwestern's losses this season to Dayton, Butler, Iowa, and Penn State have been by a margin of five points or fewer. Based on this trend, it is anticipated that Northwestern will perform well enough to cover the spread in the upcoming game.

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