Purdue vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 2

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  • Purdue is a -6.5 point favorite vs Minnesota
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Purdue / Minnesota TV channel: FS1

The Purdue Boilermakers visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Minneapolis, MN.

Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Purdue vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Purdue vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Purdue-6.5 -105O 136.5 -110-275
Minnesota +6.5 -115U 136.5 -110+220

Purdue vs Minnesota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Purdue vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Minnesota will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 37 games (+17.05 Units / 6% 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 23 of their last 38 games (+7.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+7.15 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+4.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)

Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI).

  • 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.3 Units / 3.81% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has a 1-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.05 Units / -70.03% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.5 Units / 1.27% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI

Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue shot 41% from three (303/743) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Purdue is shooting 40% from three (414/1,026) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Purdue is shooting 40% from three (414/1,026) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Purdue shot 41% from three (303/743) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota has averaged 67.9 points per game (883 points/13 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 79.6

Minnesota is shooting 30% from three (82/269) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Minnesota has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (207 assists/ 129 TOs) this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Minnesota is shooting 65% from the free throw line (159/245) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

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 has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (3,481 points/3,081 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (129/320) last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Minnesota has averaged 6.1 steals per game (79 steals/13 games) this season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 45% (784/1,753) last season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Minnesota has allowed 32.7 points per game (425 points/13 games) in the second half this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35.3


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