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Game time: December 21, 2024 at 4:30 PM ET

Venue: Legacy Arena at BJCC — Birmingham, AL

Article updated Dec 21, 1:30 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming matchup, ranked power conference opponents Purdue and Auburn will face off in Alabama. Purdue is coming off a loss to Texas A&M while Auburn dominated

Game outlook

In this upcoming matchup, ranked power conference opponents Purdue and Auburn will face off in Alabama. Purdue is coming off a loss to Texas A&M while Auburn dominated Georgia State in their previous games. Purdue has won both previous matchups against Auburn. Auburn is currently favored to win by -9.5 points. It will be a highly anticipated game as both teams look to secure a victory.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers -480 | Boilermakers +370

Spread: Tigers -9.5 (-110) | Boilermakers +9.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Auburn will win straight-up is 83%.

Auburn Tigers

Purdue suffered their second loss in three games as they were defeated by #17 Texas A&M at home, dropping their overall record to 8-3 and 1-1 in Big Ten play. Despite leading at points in the game, Purdue ultimately fell short, shooting 45.3% from the field and losing the rebounding battle. Braden Smith led the team with 15 points in the loss. Offensively, Purdue averages 77.2 points per game and shoots 49.4% from the field and 40.1% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they give up an average of 70.4 points per game. Trey Kauffman-Renn leads the team with 18.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Auburn, with a power ranking of 207, ranks 153rd in offense and 164th in defense, scoring an average of 77.18 points and allowing 70.36 points per game. They are 8-3 (5-6 ATS) on the season. Auburn shoots 42.83% from the field and allows 76.67% from the free-throw line. Overall, Purdue looks to regroup after their recent loss as they continue their season.

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Purdue Boilermakers Analysis

Auburn has been on a winning streak, securing their third consecutive victory after defeating Georgia State. The Tigers are currently 10-1 overall and have yet to start SEC action. They dominated Georgia State, leading by 12 points at halftime and outscoring them 57-28 in the second half. The team shot 57.4% from the field and held Georgia State to 33.9% shooting. Chaney Johnson led the Tigers with 26 points in the win. Despite an injury to Johni Broome, Auburn enters the game with a strong offensive record, averaging 88.5 points per game. Broome leads the team with 18.1 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. The Tigers shoot 51.1% from the field and have solid secondary scoring options. Auburn has a strong offensive game with their shooting percentages ranking in the top 10 nationally. Broome's availability for the upcoming game is uncertain. On the other hand, Purdue Boilermakers have a power ranking of 2 and are ranked 10th for offense, with an impressive average of 87.40 points per game. Auburn has a tough matchup ahead against Purdue, with a history of 0-1 in their last three matchups. The Tigers are known for their strong offensive game, shooting percentages, and defensive stats.

Auburn's Strong Home Court Advantage Likely to Guide Victory Over Struggling Purdue

Both teams have shown strong performance levels thus far, but it is evident that Purdue is facing difficulties in rebounding, especially against a formidable Auburn team. The outcome of the game could heavily rely on the presence of Broome, who contributes significantly on both offense and defense. Auburn has proven to be a formidable opponent on their home court, with victories over notable teams like Houston, Iowa State, North Carolina, Memphis, and Ohio State within the opening weeks of the season. On the other hand, Purdue has struggled in their away games this season, suffering losses to Marquette and Penn State by substantial margins. Considering the factors at play, it is likely that Auburn will emerge victorious in this matchup at home.

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SportsJaw Tigers vs Boilermakers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Tigers vs Boilermakers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Auburn Tigers-315 → -500Moved
  • Moneyline · Purdue Boilermakers+250 → +390Moved
  • Spread · Auburn Tigers-7 (-110) → -10 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Purdue Boilermakers+7 (-110) → +10 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over150 (-110) → 148.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under150 (-110) → 148.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Auburn Tigers
21-16 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Purdue Boilermakers
30-9 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-21T06:30:24.682Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Auburn has been on a winning streak, securing their third consecutive victory after defeating Georgia State. The Tigers are currently 10-1 overall and have yet to start SEC action. They dominated Georgia State, leading by 12 points at halftime and outscoring them 57-28 in the second half. The team shot 57.4% from the field and held Georgia State to 33.9% shooting. Chaney Johnson led the Tigers with 26 points in the win. Despite an injury to Johni Broome, Auburn enters the game with a strong offensive record, averaging 88.5 points per game. Broome leads the team with 18.1 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. The Tigers shoot 51.1% from the field and have solid secondary scoring options. Auburn has a strong offensive game with their shooting percentages ranking in the top 10 nationally. Broome's availability for the upcoming game is uncertain. On the other hand, Purdue Boilermakers have a power ranking of 2 and are ranked 10th for offense, with an impressive average of 87.40 points per game. Auburn has a tough matchup ahead against Purdue, with a history of 0-1 in their last three matchups. The Tigers are known for their strong offensive game, shooting percentages, and defensive stats.

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Auburn Tigers defeated Purdue Boilermakers 87-69

Auburn Tigers defeated Purdue Boilermakers 87-69 on December 21, 2024, a 18-point decision in the series. Auburn Tigers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 41-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Auburn Tigers -10 (-110) spread, Auburn Tigers covered, while the 156 combined points finished over the recorded total of 148.5.

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Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Auburn Tigers -9.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 149 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Auburn Tigers -9.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 149 (-110)Win