Rutgers vs Purdue Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

min read
AP Photos
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 22, 2024, 12:22 PM
  • Purdue (14-10) is a -15.5 point favorite vs Rutgers (12-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Rutgers / Purdue TV channel: FS1

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (12-13) visit Mackey Arena to take on the Purdue Boilermakers (14-10) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in West Lafayette, IN.

Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-110).

The Rutgers vs. Purdue Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

Bet now on Purdue vs Rutgers & all college basketball games with BetMGM

Rutgers vs. Purdue Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rutgers+15.5 -110O 138.5 -110+900
Purdue -15.5 -110U 138.5 -110-1600

Rutgers vs Purdue Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 92.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rutgers vs Purdue Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Purdue will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


Bet now on Purdue vs Rutgers and all games with BetMGM


  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.85 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 16 games at home (+12.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 22 games at home (+9.40 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games at home (+6.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Purdue have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+2.80 Units / 11% ROI)

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 12-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.35 Units / -8.51% ROI).

  • 10-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -0.42% ROI
  • 8-17 when betting the Over for -10.7 Units / -38.84% ROI
  • 17-8 when betting the Under for +8.15 Units / 29.58% ROI

Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue has a 15-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4 Units / 13.99% ROI).

  • 18-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.75 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 17-9 when betting the Over for +7.1 Units / 24.87% ROI
  • 9-17 when betting the Under for -9.75 Units / -34.03% ROI

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,539 points/1,413 shots) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,539 points/1,413 shots) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Rutgers has averaged 1.05 points per shot (1,806 points/1,724 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Rutgers is shooting 38% (271/710) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue has averaged 18.6 assists per game (428 assists/23 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Purdue has averaged 1.44 points per shot (1,963 points/1,366 shots) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28

Purdue has averaged 1.44 points per shot (1,963 points/1,366 shots) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Purdue has averaged 1.44 points per shot (1,963 points/1,366 shots) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers has averaged 9.0 steals per game (314 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Rutgers has 461 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th most among Power Conference teams

Rutgers has averaged 7.1 steals per game (164 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Rutgers has forced 16.3 turnovers per game (570 turnovers/35 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (1,630 points/1,465 shots) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Purdue has averaged 29.3 defensive rebounds per game (674 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (3,806 points/3,487 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.00 points per shot (1,701 points/1,694 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.10


Bet now on Purdue vs Rutgers and all games with BetMGM


College Basketball Betting at BetMGM

At the best online sportsbook, you can bet on updated college basketball betting odds, including parlays and live sports betting. The best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.

Log in to your account now for updated sportsbook promos in your state. If you don’t have an account, check out BetMGM’s welcome offer.

betmgm-nco-jamie-foxx
About the Author

BetMGM Betting

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.