Purdue Boilermakers vs. Michigan Wolverines Point Spread Pick - Odds and Predictions

Purdue Boilermakers vs. Michigan Wolverines Point Spread Pick - Odds and Predictions

Cliff Knox
Date: January 9, 9:00 pm
Location: Crisler Center
TV: N/A

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Purdue -2
Total: 137.5

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The Michigan Wolverines (14-3) host the 5th ranked Purdue Boilermakers (15-2) in a Big 10 game that will take place at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan at 9:00 PM ET. Purdue are the 2-point road favorite with a total on the college board at 137.5 points.
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In their latest Purdue hosted Nebraska and came away with victory knocking them off 74-62. Vincent Edwards was the high scorer for the Boilermakers registering a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds and he also added six assists. James Palmer Jr. was the high scorer for the Cornhuskers with 22 points on 6/13 shooting and he also had seven rebounds. Purdue outscored Nebraska by 10 points in the first half and for the game they shot 44.3% from the floor and the Cornhuskers shot 40.7%. The Boilermakers 12 point winning margin failed to cover the 20.5 spread and the 136 total points put on the board sent UNDER bettors to the window. Since losing two in a row Purdue has won 11 in a row and they’ll try to extend their unbeaten streak on the road to three games.
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Michigan was at home in their last game where they beat Illinois 79-69. Moritz Wagner was the high scorer for the Wolverines picking up 14 points on 6/7 shooting and he also had seven rebounds and six players for Michigan scored in double figures. Kipper Nichols came off the bench and was the high scorer for the Fighting Illini with 17 points on 6/11 shooting and he had seven rebounds and no starters for the team went for double figures. Michigan outscored Illinois by seve3n points in the 2nd half and for the game they shot 51% from the floor and the Fighting Illini shot 48.2%. The game was a PUSH with the Wolverines a 10-point favorite and the combined 148 points easily surpassed the 137.5 total line. Michigan is riding a seven-game winning streak and they have yet to taste defeat at home this season where they are 9-0.
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Purdue ranks 17th in the nation in ppg and 21st in opponents’ ppg and Michigan ranks tied for 125th in ppg and 12th in opponents’ ppg.
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Last season Michigan beat Purdue twice.
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This season Purdue is 11-5 ATS with an O/U record of 9-7 and Michigan is 9-6-1 ATS with an O/U record of 7-9.
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SAGARIN RATINGS<br />
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Purdue: 93.16<br />
Michigan: 86.77
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INJURY REPORT<br />
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<b>PURDUE </b>
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[F] 12/22/2017 - Eden Ewing is out for season ( Dismissed )
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<b>MICHIGAN </b>
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NONE
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Purdue at Michigan NCAAB Key Betting Trends<br />
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PUR is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after an ATS loss
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PUR is 18-7-2 ATS in their last 27 games against a team with a winning record
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PUR has an Over record of 9-4 in their last 13 games against a team with a winning record
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MICH is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 home games
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MICH is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games
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MICH has an Over record of 6-2 in their last 8 games against a team with a winning road record.
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Boilermakers at Wolverines Betting Angles<br />
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Purdue is 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games against Michigan.
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The home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven games between these teams.
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In the last 13 games between these teams the Over record is 9-4.
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In the last 7 games between these teams at Michigan the Over record is 5-2.
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Purdue at Michigan Prediction 1/9/2018

The Wolverines normally try to control the pace of the game, limiting the offensive opportunities of their opponent. I don’t believe that approach will work tonight in Ann Arbor. The Boilermakers are ranked in the top 20 in scoring offense, field-goal percentage and 3-point shooting percentage. Michigan will need to rely on their recent sharp shooting to stay in this game (52.5 FG% L5) to keep them a fighting chance in this game.

Free Pick: Take the OVER 137.5 (CK)
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