A fun Big Ten game is set for Wednesday night when the Penn State Nittany Lions (14-7, 5-5 in Big Ten) visit the #1 Purdue Boilermakers (21-1, 10-1). The Boilermakers had an impressive weekend and are proving more and more why they are the best team in the nation. Below is my college basketball betting pick for Penn State vs Purdue.
Penn State vs Purdue Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Purdue -9 |
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This game will be played at Mackey Arena at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Why Bet Purdue -9
✅ Purdue is 18-1 straight up in their last 19 home games.
✅ The Boilermakers are 13-1 in their last 14 home games against the Nittany Lions.
✅ Penn State is 0-5 in their last five games against Purdue.
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Penn State Nittany Lions
Purdue Boilermakers
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
| PENNST | Advanced Game Stats | PUR |
|---|---|---|
| 76.0 | Pace | 68.6 |
| 129.2 | Off.Rate | 105.2 |
| .439 | FTr | .224 |
| .399 | 3PAr | .391 |
| .633 | TS% | .523 |
| 54.1 | TRB% | 48.6 |
| 58.3 | AST% | 57.0 |
| 18.2 | STL% | 9.3 |
| 16.6 | BLK% | 7.8 |
| .603 | eFG% | .490 |
| 12.6 | TOV% | 11.8 |
| 36.0 | ORB% | 27.5 |
| .324 | TF/FGA | .176 |
Defense/Offense
| PENNST | Advanced Game Stats | PUR |
|---|---|---|
| 76.0 | Pace | 68.6 |
| 88.1 | Off.Rate | 116.3 |
| .308 | FTr | .428 |
| .407 | 3PAr | .387 |
| .495 | TS% | .612 |
| 45.9 | TRB% | 51.4 |
| 56.9 | AST% | 68.6 |
| 8.9 | STL% | 6.7 |
| 6.2 | BLK% | 6.8 |
| .463 | eFG% | .590 |
| 22.1 | TOV% | 14.9 |
| 29.5 | ORB% | 25.5 |
| .210 | TF/FGA | .292 |
Betting Trends
| PENNST | Betting Trends | PUR |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-1-1 |
| 68 | Avg Score | 70 |
| 63.67 | Avg Opp Score | 62 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 58 | Avg Score | 69.33 |
| 69 | Avg Opp Score | 57 |
| PENNST | Betting Trends | PUR |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
| 4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-2-1 |
| 69.8 | Avg Score | 67 |
| 64 | Avg Opp Score | 57.6 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 68.4 | Avg Score | 70.8 |
| 73.4 | Avg Opp Score | 57 |
| PENNST | Betting Trends | PUR |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-4-1 |
| 70.1 | Avg Score | 70.1 |
| 66.8 | Avg Opp Score | 58.9 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-7-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
| 7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
| 65.9 | Avg Score | 74.6 |
| 68 | Avg Opp Score | 59.1 |
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Penn State Nittany Lions
Last time out, Penn State hosted the Michigan Wolverines and easily beat them 83-61. It was a one-point game with just over four minutes left, but the Nittany Lions went on a big run and led by 17 points at the half. That momentum carried over to the second half and the Wolverines could never get back into the game. Penn State led by as many as 32 points, never trailed by more than two, and easily covered the -4.0-point spread.
Jalen Pickett had 25 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and two steals on the day. Andrew Funk added 19 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and one steal in the victory.
Through 21 games, Penn State is scoring 73.6 points per game, shooting 46.4% from the field, and assisting on 14.6 made shots. The Nittany Lions are allowing 66.6 points, grabbing 33.3 rebounds, blocking 2.3 shots, and stealing the ball 4.7 times.
Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue welcomed the Michigan State Spartans and were impressive in a 77-61 victory. The Boilermakers looked good from the start in this one as they build a big early lead and led by 18 points at halftime. Sparty was able to show more fight in the second half, but the game was never close again. Purdue led by as many as 22 points, never trailed by more than one, and easily covered the -8.5-point spread.
Zach Edey went off for 38 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block in the game. David Jenkins Jr. added 11 points, two rebounds, and one assist off the bench.
After 22 games, Purdue is scoring 73.8 points per game, shooting 45.9% from the field, and assisting on 15.3 made shots. The Boilermakers are allowing 60.3 points, grabbing 39.5 rebounds, blocking 4.1 shots, and stealing the ball 4.7 times.
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