Penn State vs Purdue Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 13

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  • Purdue (9-5) is a -18.5 point favorite vs Penn State (6-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Penn State / Purdue TV channel: BTN

The Penn State Nittany Lions (6-10) visit Mackey Arena to take on the Purdue Boilermakers (9-5) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 2:15pm EST in West Lafayette, IN.

Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -18.5 (-115).

The Penn State vs. Purdue Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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Penn State vs. Purdue Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Penn State+18.5 -105O 151.5 -110+1050
Purdue -18.5 -115U 151.5 -110-2500

Penn State vs Purdue Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Penn State vs Purdue Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Purdue will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Penn State has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+7.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+3.00 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Penn State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 19 away games (+2.30 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 17 games at home (+13.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Purdue have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 35 games (+8.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+6.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+5.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Purdue have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+4.10 Units / 16% ROI)

Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn State has a 6-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.55 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.3 Units / 0% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / 0% ROI

Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue has a 10-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.3 Units / 0% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Over for +5.5 Units / 0% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Under for -7.15 Units / 0% ROI

Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has made 503 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.7

Penn State has a 25% free throw rate (437 free throw attempts/1,726 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Penn State has attempted 617 threes on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue has averaged 1.41 points per shot (1,350 points/957 shots) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Purdue has averaged 1.41 points per shot (1,350 points/957 shots) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Purdue has averaged 1.41 points per shot (1,350 points/957 shots) this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.29

Purdue has averaged 1.35 points per shot (3,893 points/2,893 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (359 rebounds/16 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.6

Penn State has 150 steals this season — tied for 4th most among Power Conference teams

Penn State has 150 steals this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has forced 16.8 turnovers per game (268 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,365 points/1,212 shots) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (3,300 points/3,035 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.16

Purdue has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (408/1,011) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Purdue has forced 9.5 turnovers per game (352 turnovers/37 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.8


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