The 13th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (18-5, 8-4 Big 10) visit Mackey Arena to clash with the Purdue Boilermakers (14-10, 7-6 Big 10). The Nittany Lions will try to prolong their six-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Purdue Boilermakers ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Boilermakers defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 74-62, while the Nittany Lions beat the Minnesota Golden Gophers 83-77.
The Nittany Lions knocked down 19 of their 26 free throws (73.1 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.552 (above their season average of 0.506). Purdue, on the other hand, dominated every stat category in their game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.308 (above their season average of 0.161) and a turnover percentage of 16.1 (worse than their season average of 14.7). For those same stats, Indiana was 0.216 and 19.7, respectively. Purdue’s Eric Hunter Jr. had a good game, contributing 12 points and five rebounds. Penn State was lifted by Lamar Stevens, who had 33 points and seven rebounds.
The Boilermakers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last game, Purdue won 76-64. Purdue made good use of their 28 trips to the free throw line, making 23 of them (82.1 percent). Penn State, on the other hand, was 13-17 (76.5 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Baskets could be hard to come by as a pair of the country’s top defenses go head-to-head. Purdue ranks 40th in defensive efficiency (93.1) and Penn State is 52nd (94.0).
Penn State vs. Purdue ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Purdue ranks 50th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Penn State ranks 242nd (37.7).
- The Nittany Lions rank 64th in assists per game (14.5) while the Boilermakers rank 146th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
- Penn State averages 24.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. Purdue ranks 143rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
- The Nittany Lions average 5.3 blocks per game, which ranks 12th in the country. The Boilermakers rank 144th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Penn State ranks 28th in steals per game (8.3) while Purdue ranks 112th (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Nittany Lions’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, down from 9.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Boilermakers have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (5.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.8 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
