Indiana Hoosiers at Purdue Boilermakers Pick - Odds - Betting Preview

Indiana Hoosiers at Purdue Boilermakers Pick - Odds - Betting Preview

Cliff Knox
Date: February 25, 7:30 pm
Location: Mackey Arena

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Purdue Boilermakers -7.5
Total: 138.5

<p>
The Indiana Hoosiers will be taking on the Purdue Boilermakers in what is set to be an exciting Big Ten matchup. The Boilermakers will be the home team and are favored by 7.5 points in the betting line.</p>
<h2>Indiana Hoosiers' Last Game </h2>
<p>The Hoosiers lost to Michigan State in their last game, falling by a score of 80-65. Indiana failed to cover the +3.5 point spread, the game went over the total of 137. Indiana has won three out of their last five games, with their only losses coming on the road against Michigan State and Northwestern.</p>
<h2>Purdue Boilermakers' Last Game </h2>
<p>The Boilermakers had a convincing 82-55 win over Ohio State in their last game. Purdue covered the -13-point spread, and the game went over the total of 138. Purdue has won three out of their last five games, with their two losses coming against Maryland and Northwestern.</p>
<h2>Power Stats </h2>
<h3>Assists Turnovers </h3>
<p>The Hoosiers and Boilermakers have the same number of assists per game, but Purdue has a slightly better assist to turnover ratio.</p>
<h3>Rebounding </h3>
<p>Purdue has the advantage in rebounding, with a higher offensive and total rebounding average than Indiana.</p>
<h3>Shooting Percentage </h3>
<p>Indiana has the advantage in shooting percentage, with a higher differential between their offensive and defensive shooting percentage than Purdue.</p>
<h2>Betting Trends </h2>
<p>Purdue Boilermakers, as a team has been dominant in their recent home games, going 5-1 against the spread (ATS) and winning all five games outright (SU). Purdue has also been successful in their matchups against Indiana, winning 10 of their last 12 games outright (SU). When playing at home against Indiana, Purdue has won all five of their recent matchups outright (SU) and covered the spread in five of their last seven games. However, the total has gone under in 12 of Purdue's last 17 home games and in four of their last five home games against Indiana.</p>
<p>On the other hand, Indiana Hoosiers has struggled on the road, going 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games away from home and winning only three of their last ten games outright (SU). Despite this, Indiana has been able to keep games relatively low-scoring on the road, with the total going under in five of their last six away games. When playing against Purdue, Indiana has had a tough time, with a 2-10 SU record in their last 12 matchups. When playing at Purdue's home court, Indiana has lost their last five games outright (SU) and covered the spread in only one of their last seven matchups. The total has also gone under in four of their last five games at Purdue's home court.</p>
<h2>Injury Report</h2>
<p>HOOSIERS</p>
<p>X. Johnson (G) is expected to return in early March after recovering from a foot injury. L. Duncomb (C) is out indefinitely due to illness.</p>
<p>Purdue Boilermakers</p>
<p>BOILERMAKERS</p>
<p>No injuries to report.</p>

Hoosiers at Boilermakers Free Pick ATS 02/25/23

Purdue has the advantage in rebounding, but Indiana has the edge in shooting percentage. The two teams have similar numbers in assists, but Purdue has a better assist to turnover ratio. While the game could go either way, Purdue's home-court advantage and strong rebounding make them the more likely team to cover the spread and come out with a win.

Free Pick: Take Purdue -7.5
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