Northwestern Wildcats

Northwestern Wildcats

Nov 2, 2024

Purdue Boilermakers

Purdue Boilermakers
  • Overview
  • Consensus
  • Stats
  • Odds
  • Trends
  • Props

Northwestern vs Purdue Betting Pick & Preview – 11/2/2024

In the upcoming matchup between the Northwestern Wildcats and Purdue Boilermakers, the Wildcats are currently favored by 1.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Early betting trends show Northwestern receiving 75% of spread bets, while Purdue has 25%. The total is set at 47 points. Don't miss this exciting game on November 2, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET. And don't miss our prediction for Northwestern vs Purdue in the Big Ten.

Northwestern In Desperate Need Of a Win

So far this season, Northwestern is 3-5 overall and just 1-4 in the Big Ten. They will need to win three of their last four games of the regular season to get to six wins and bowl eligibility. This game represents a great chance to get one of those three wins, as they take on a Purdue team that has struggled mightily this season. Northwestern is coming off of a game where they allowed 40 points to the Iowa Hawkeyes, but the Northwestern defense has been largely solid outside of that slip-up, which could give them the advantage in this one.

Purdue Still Winless In Big Ten Competition

Purdue has yet to win a Big Ten game this season, going 1-6 overall and 0-4 in the Big Ten. In their four conference games, the Boilermakers have been outscored by a combined margin of 165-65. Here, it isn't likely that Purdue will be overpowered quite so dramatically. Still, they will need to be better on both sides of the ball if they want a realistic shot at winning their first game in conference play.

Northwestern vs Purdue Betting Prediction

Our best bet for Northwestern vs Purdue on Saturday is for the Northwestern Wildcats to win and cover the spread as a slight favorite on the road. While Northwestern has had plenty of problems this season, they at least bring a stout defense to the proceedings here. Look for them to shut Purdue down more consistently than Purdue will shut them down and for the Wildcats to get a much-needed win in their chase for six victories.

For more on today's game check out the comprehensive statistics, betting odds, and trends below. Be sure to check out all our free NCAAFB picks here.

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our best bets every week!

*By clicking the "Subscribe" button, you agree to receive promotional emails.

Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+3.0/-115
64% NW
-3.0/-105
36% PUR

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+117
31% NW
-138
69% PUR

Total Pick Consensus

44.5/-112
21% UN
44.5/-108
79% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats
  • Passing
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

NW
Team Stats
PUR
12
GM
12
17.8
PPG
39.9
62.2
PLAYS-PG
66.9
284.4
YDS/G
452.7
4.6
YPP
6.8
16.0
1st DPG
24.0
8.3
1st DPass
11.3
6.3
1st DRush
11.0
1.3
1st Pen
1.7
4.8
Pen-Gm
5.2
38.3
Pen-Yds
47.7
0.6
FUM-G
0.1
0.9
INT-G
0.3

Defense/Offense

NW
Team Stats
PUR
12
GM
12
26.3
PPG
15.8
65.1
PLAYS-PG
56.3
361.8
YDS/G
299.3
5.6
YPP
5.3
19.1
1st DPG
14.6
10.8
1st DPass
8.3
7.4
1st DRush
5.4
0.8
1st Pen
0.9
3.8
Pen-Gm
5.5
32.2
Pen-Yds
51.8
0.5
FUM-G
0.8
0.8
INT-G
0.8

Offense/Defense

NW
Rushing
PUR
29.6
ATT
39.3
98.5
Y/G
200.0
3.3
Y/A
5.1
1.0
TD/G
2.8

Defense/Offense

NW
Rushing
PUR
32.5
ATT
28.9
129.9
Y/G
115.3
4.0
Y/A
4.0
1.8
TD/G
0.8

Offense/Defense

NW
Passing
PUR
17.5
CMP
18.2
32.6
ATT
27.6
53.7
CMP%
65.9
185.9
Y/G
252.7
5.7
Y/A
9.2
0.6
TD/G
2.3

Defense/Offense

NW
Passing
PUR
20.4
CMP
15.8
32.6
ATT
27.4
62.7
CMP%
57.4
231.8
Y/G
183.9
7.1
Y/A
6.7
1.3
TD/G
1.1

NW
Special Teams
PUR
4.8
Punts-GM
5.4
42.4
Punt Avg
44.2
2.2
Kick Ret GM
1.3
22.4
Kick Ret Avg
20.0
1.3
Punt Ret GM
1.3
15.2
Punt Ret Avg
6.4

Odds