Purdue vs Rutgers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 28

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 28, 2024, 10:55 AM
  • Purdue (12-6) is a -10.5 point favorite vs Rutgers (8-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Purdue / Rutgers TV channel: FOX

The Purdue Boilermakers (12-6) visit Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-10) on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Piscataway, NJ.

Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Purdue vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Purdue vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Purdue-10.5 -110O 141.5 -110-600
Rutgers +10.5 -110U 141.5 -110+425

Purdue vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 83.8% 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 Rutgers will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Purdue have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 34 games (+9.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 28 games (+8.90 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.10 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.75 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.35 Units / 1% ROI)

Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue has a 13-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.4 Units / 29.09% ROI).

  • 13-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.3 Units / 7.76% ROI
  • 14-6 when betting the Over for +7.4 Units / 33.71% ROI
  • 6-14 when betting the Under for -9.45 Units / -42.86% ROI

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.05 Units / -15.33% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.9 Units / -2.63% ROI
  • 6-12 when betting the Over for -7.2 Units / -36.27% ROI
  • 12-6 when betting the Under for +5.35 Units / 26.95% ROI

Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue has averaged 19.0 assists per game (381 assists/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Purdue has averaged 1.31 points per shot (2,120 points/1,618 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Purdue has averaged 1.42 points per shot (1,715 points/1,207 shots) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Purdue is shooting 43% from three (103/239) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers is shooting 39% (432/1,109) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Rutgers has averaged 1.04 points per shot (578 points/558 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Rutgers has averaged 1.17 points per shot (634 points/544 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.36

Rutgers is shooting 58% from the free throw line (87/149) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 70%

Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (1,501 points/1,336 shots) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Purdue has averaged 29.7 defensive rebounds per game (594 rebounds/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Purdue has averaged 29.7 defensive rebounds per game (594 rebounds/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.3

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (1,385 points/1,268 shots) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers has averaged 9.2 steals per game (293 steals/32 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Rutgers has averaged 8.2 steals per game (425 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Rutgers has averaged 7.1 steals per game (128 steals/18 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Rutgers has forced 14.7 turnovers per game (763 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.7


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