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Game time: December 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Mackey Arena — West Lafayette, IN

Article updated Dec 7, 10:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming conference matchup, Maryland and Purdue will face off on the basketball court in the Hoosier State. Maryland enters the game on a high note after a

Game outlook

In this upcoming conference matchup, Maryland and Purdue will face off on the basketball court in the Hoosier State. Maryland enters the game on a high note after a convincing win over Ohio State, while Purdue is looking to bounce back from a loss to Penn State. Purdue holds a slight advantage in the all-time series between the two teams. As of now, Purdue is the favorite with a -3.5 point spread that has not changed. It will be an exciting game to watch as these two foes battle for a crucial conference victory.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Terrapins +138 | Boilermakers -166

Spread: Terrapins +3.5 (-110) | Boilermakers -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Purdue will win straight-up is 62%.

Maryland Terrapins

Maryland extended their win streak to five games with a dominant victory over Ohio State, improving their overall record to 8-1 and 1-0 in the Big Ten. Led by Ja'Kobi Gillespie's 23 points, five Terrapins players scored in double figures in the win. The team ranks above average in scoring offense, rebounding, and assists, while also excelling defensively by allowing only 58.7 points per game. With a power ranking of 24, Maryland is ranked 18th in offense and 11th in defense, shooting 49.47% from the field and 73.71% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they hold opponents to 37.23% shooting from the field and 28.36% from beyond the arc. Overall, the Terrapins have shown strong performances on both ends of the court this season.

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Purdue Boilermakers Analysis

Purdue Boilermakers suffered a loss to Penn State, ending their three-game win streak and dropping their overall record to 7-2. Despite shooting well from the field and three-point range, Purdue struggled with turnovers, committing 24 in the game. Trey Kauffman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer led the team in scoring with 15 points each. Heading into their next contest, Purdue ranks 145th in scoring offense, 289th in rebounds, and 147th in scoring defense. Kauffman-Renn leads the team in scoring and rebounding, followed by Loyer and Braden Smith. The team is shooting 50% from the floor and 41.7% from beyond the arc. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 41.75% from the field and 28.37% from three-point range. Maryland has gone 2-1 in their last three matchups against Purdue.

Purdue Faces Tough Test Against Maryland in Absence of Zach Edey

The Purdue team has undergone changes from previous seasons with the absence of Zach Edey in the paint. Facing defensive challenges in their recent Penn State game, they now confront an adept Maryland team excelling on both offense and defense this season. Despite a recent victory over Ohio State, this will be Maryland's first away game, with their only previous game outside College Park resulting in a narrow win against Villanova. Purdue remains a formidable opponent, but Maryland also demonstrates strength. It is advisable to consider Maryland to cover the line with potential for success on the moneyline as well.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Maryland Terrapins+138 → +163Moved
  • Moneyline · Purdue Boilermakers-166 → -196Moved
  • Spread · Maryland Terrapins+3.5 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Purdue Boilermakers-3.5 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over143.5 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under143.5 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Maryland Terrapins
12-21 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Purdue Boilermakers
30-9 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-08T03:15:26.921Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-02Purdue Boilermakers 67 · Maryland Terrapins 53
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Purdue Boilermakers defeated Maryland Terrapins 83-78

Purdue Boilermakers defeated Maryland Terrapins 83-78 on December 8, 2024, a 5-point decision in the series. Purdue Boilermakers' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 52-42. Against SportsJaw's recorded Maryland Terrapins +4.5 (-110) spread, Purdue Boilermakers covered, while the 161 combined points finished over the recorded total of 144.5.

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