The Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals get underway with a fantastic matchup early Friday afternoon. Rutgers looks to continue their run as Purdue gets their campaign underway. Below is our pick for the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinal game between Rutgers and Purdue.
Rutgers vs Purdue Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Purdue -5.5 |
| ? Recommended Sportsbook Promo: | Bet $5 and Win $150 at DraftKings |
| ? Promo Code: | None Needed – Click the link to activate |
This game will be played at United Center at 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Why Bet on Purdue:
✅ The metrics love Purdue as they are ranked the best team in the Big Ten and the fifth best in the country.
✅ The Boilermakers are 16-5 in Q1 and Q2 games this season.
✅ Rutgers went 2-6 in their final eight regular season games.
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Have They Done Enough?
Rutgers played in an elimination game and knocked off the Michigan Wolverines. The win likely gets them into the NCAA Tournament and shuts down any hopes of Michigan going dancing. A win over Purdue will cement the Scarlet Knights in the Field of 68.
The Scarlet Knights handed Purdue their first loss of the season with a 65-64 win in West Lafayette.
Purdue Boilermakers: Ready to Make a Statement
Purdue ended their regular season with a solid 76-71 victory over Illinois. The Boilermakers were in control throughout, leading by 21 points at the half, but the Fighting Illini kept chipping away and made it uncomfortable for Purdue in the end. Purdue led by as many as 24 points, never trailed in the game, and could not cover the -6.5-point spread.
Zach Edey had 17 points, six rebounds, two assists, and one block in the game. Brandon Newman added 19 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals in the win.
After 31 games, Purdue is scoring 73.2 points per game, shooting 46.1% from the field, and assisting on 15.3 made shots. The Boilermakers are allowing 62.5 points, grabbing 38.7 rebounds, blocking 3.8 shots, and stealing the ball 4.9 times.
