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

Game outlook

On Thursday, the Penn State Nittany Lions will be hosting the Purdue Boilermakers at Bryce Jordan Center for a Big Ten basketball game starting at 6:30 p.m. ET. Purdue, with a record of 7-1 SU, 4-4 ATS, and 3-4-1 O/U, recently won against Ole Miss and was picked as the preseason favorite to win the Big 10. Penn State, with a record of 7-1 SU, 4-4 ATS, and 3-5 O/U, defeated Buffalo in their last game. Purdue has a strong historical record against Penn State, with a 9-1 straight-up and 4-5-1 against the spread in their last ten meetings. The current betting line favors Penn State at -1.5 with no movement so far. This matchup promises to be a competitive game between these two Big Ten teams.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Boilermakers +114 | Nittany Lions -135

Spread: Boilermakers +1.5 (-110) | Nittany Lions -1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Penn St. will win straight-up is 57%.

Purdue Boilermakers

Purdue recently emerged victorious in the Rady Children's Invitational championship, defeating Ole Miss with a two-point lead courtesy of a game-winning shot by Myles Colvin. The team showcased strong offensive performance, with Trey Kaufman-Renn leading the charge with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Despite notable absences due to graduation and transfers, Purdue's backcourt has been performing exceptionally well this season, with standout players like Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith. The team's overall power ranking is 97, with solid offensive statistics including a high shooting percentage and efficient three-point shooting. Defensively, Purdue has been holding their own with average points allowed and field goal percentages. No injuries are reported for their upcoming game at Penn State. For further insights, NCAAB Predictions are available for handicapping assistance.