Purdue vs Rutgers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 9

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  • Purdue is a -1.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Purdue / Rutgers TV channel: FS1

The Purdue Boilermakers visit Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Jan. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Piscataway, NJ.

Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Purdue vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Purdue vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Purdue-1.5 -115O 148.5 -105-135
Rutgers +1.5 -105U 148.5 -115+110

Purdue vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 79.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Purdue vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Purdue will cover the spread with 67.2% 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 has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.60 Units / 41% 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)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+3.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+1.30 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 19 games at home (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)

Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI).

  • 11-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.3 Units / 5.06% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 14.46% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -23.17% ROI

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.9 Units / -36.09% ROI).

  • 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.45 Units / -2.15% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 8.48% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -16.97% ROI

Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Purdue has averaged 1.42 points per shot (4,209 points/2,967 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Purdue averaged 1.42 points per shot (3,048 points/2,145 shots) last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28

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

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers is shooting 42% (685/1,632) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Rutgers had a TS% of 41% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers averaged 1.00 points per shot (919 points/916 shots) in the first half last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,054 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Purdue allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,334 points/1,149 shots) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28

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

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers averaged 7.6 steals per game (228 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Rutgers has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (125/360) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Rutgers forced 14.9 turnovers per game (448 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Rutgers has averaged 7.7 steals per game (208 steals/27 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.9


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