The Northwestern Wildcats (4-3) will be at Mackey Arena to meet the Purdue Boilermakers (5-3) in a Big 10 matchup. The game gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Purdue Boilermakers ATS Odds
Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Boilermakers defeated the fifth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers 69-40, while the Wildcats beat the Boston College Eagles 82-64.
Northwestern played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.164 (below their season average of 0.308) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.4 (above their season average of 27.5). Boston College put up marks of 0.069 and 13.9, respectively, for those same stats. The Boilermakers, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 16.3) and held the Cavaliers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.4 (below their season average of 29.5). Sasha Stefanovic had a solid performance for Purdue, finishing with 20 points. Meanwhile, Miller Kopp was a key piece for Northwestern with 20 points.
The Boilermakers won the only game between these two teams last season, 70-57. Purdue’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Boilermakers had 10 offensive rebounds and 37 total rebounds, while the Wildcats had two and 26, respectively.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. Purdue ranks 323rd in possessions per game (65.8) and Northwestern is 291st (66.8) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Northwestern vs. Purdue Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Northwestern, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Northwestern ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Purdue ranks 219th (23.3).
- The Wildcats average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 90th in the country. The Boilermakers rank 184th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Purdue ranks 155th in steals per game (6.3) while Northwestern ranks 238th (5.3).
- The Boilermakers rank 25th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while the Wildcats rank 198th (35.8).
- Purdue ranks 80th in assists per game (14.5) while Northwestern ranks 182nd in assists allowed per game (13.2).