- Purdue is a -6.5 point favorite vs Northwestern
- Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
- Northwestern / Purdue TV channel: BTN
The Northwestern Wildcats visit Mackey Arena to take on the Purdue Boilermakers on Jan. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in West Lafayette, IN.
Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (+100).
The Northwestern vs. Purdue Over/Under is 138.5 total points.
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Northwestern vs. Purdue Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northwestern | +6.5 -120 | O 138.5 -110 | +220 |
| Purdue | -6.5 +100 | U 138.5 -110 | -275 |
Northwestern vs Purdue Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 78.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Northwestern vs Purdue Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Purdue will cover the spread with 52.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 35 games (+8.10 Units / 5% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.10 Units / 7% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.05 Units / 13% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 35 games (+4.55 Units / 12% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.50 Units / 9% ROI)
Purdue Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 25 games at home (+19.75 Units / 8% ROI)
- Purdue has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 38 games (+9.01 Units / 4% ROI)
- Purdue have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 38 games (+4.90 Units / 11% ROI)
- Purdue has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 38 games (+4.40 Units / 10% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.95 Units / 2.36% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Purdue has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI).
- 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.3 Units / 4.45% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.03% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -17.65% ROI
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 7.6 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/28 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.8
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (469 assists/ 213 TOs) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.5
Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3
Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:
Purdue is shooting 40% from three (425/1,051) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Purdue shot 41% from three (303/743) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Purdue averaged 18.6 assists per game (690 assists/37 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Purdue has averaged 1.42 points per shot (4,130 points/2,912 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Northwestern has averaged 8.8 steals per game (123 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Northwestern averaged 7.2 steals per game (229 steals/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Northwestern stole the ball 229 times last season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams
Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends:
Purdue allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (2,556 points/2,309 shots) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Purdue allowed an average of 1.04 points per shot (1,181 points/1,135 shots) in the first half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.15
Purdue allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (2,556 points/2,309 shots) last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Purdue forced 9.4 turnovers per game (346 turnovers/37 games) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
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