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Purdue Favored in Sweet 16 Matchup Against Gonzaga at Little Caesars Arena

The Sweet 16 continues with the Midwest Regional matchup between No. 1 seed Purdue and No. 5 seed Gonzaga. Gonzaga dominated in the second round against Kansas, while Purdue had a convincing win against Utah State. The game is set to take place at 7:39 EST at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, with Purdue opening as the favorite at -5.5. The betting line has remained steady leading up to the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulldogs +190 | Boilermakers -225
• Spread: Bulldogs +5.5 (-110) | Boilermakers -5.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 154.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Purdue will win straight-up is 69%.

Gonzaga vs Purdue Stats

Gonzaga Bulldogs

Gonzaga has had a strong showing in the tournament, winning their first two games by an average of 21 points. Their offense is averaging 85 points per game, shooting 51.9% from the field and 36.2% from three-point range. They have a 1.69 assist-to-turnover ratio, eighth best in the country. Defensively, they are allowing 68.8 points per game and opponents are shooting 40.2% from the field. Anton Watson and Ryan Nembhard have been standout players in the tournament. With a power ranking of 55, Gonzaga is ranked 7th in offense and 84th in defense. They have a record of 27-7 this season, with strong offensive stats including shooting nearly 52% from the field and averaging 39.12 rebounds per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 40.23% from the field and 33.29% from three-point range.

Purdue Boilermakers Analysis

The Purdue Boilermakers have demonstrated strength in their schedule, with a top seed in the Midwest and a strong record against tournament teams. Their offense is performing well, averaging 83.9 points per game and shooting efficiently from the field and beyond the arc. On defense, they are allowing 69.5 points per game and have solid rebounding stats. Two-time Big Ten Player of the Year Zach Edey has been a standout performer in the tournament. The Boilermakers have a power ranking of 6 and are ranked 12th for offense and 100th for defense. Overall, they have a record of 31-4 and have shown success against Gonzaga in recent matchups.

Purdue Favored in Rematch Against Gonzaga at Neutral Site

The upcoming meeting between the two teams marks a rematch from earlier this season in the Maui Invitational, where the then No. 2 Boilermakers secured a 10-point victory as -5 favorites. Both Purdue and Gonzaga have all key players healthy and ready for this matchup. Edey, a standout player for Purdue, has historically performed well against the Bulldogs, scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds in their previous encounter in Maui and 23 points with seven rebounds in the previous year's Phil Knight Legacy. Gonzaga lacks a suitable match-up for Edey, posing a significant challenge for their defense. Despite the Zags offering strong resistance compared to previous opponents, the team's schedule has been less intense than the rigorous Big Ten competition faced by Purdue. With a 6-2-1 ATS record at neutral sites this season, according to TeamRankings.com, the Boilermakers are favored to win.

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