Northwestern Wildcats (15-5) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (19-2)
January 31, 2024 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Purdue Boilermakers -13.5; Over/Under: 143.5
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The Northwestern Wildcats will play the Purdue Boilermakers in a Big Ten game on Wednesday night at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Northwestern has won three of their last four games, while Purdue is on a five game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Northwestern vs Purdue prediction.
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Northwestern Preview
The Northwestern Wildcats are 15-5 (6-3) this year after they defeated Ohio State by a score of 83-58 in their last game. Northwestern led 41-30 at halftime and they scored 42 points in the second half to pull away for the win. The Wildcats shot 57.7% from the field and made 10 three pointers in the game. Northwestern defeated Illinois by a score of 96-91 in the game prior to Ohio State, but lost to Nebraska before that. The Wildcats are scoring 74.4 points per game with 30.3 rebounds per game and 16.2 assists per game, while giving up 68.2 points against per game this season. Boo Buie is averaging 18.5 points per game, 3.4 rebounds per game, and 5.3 assists per game. Northwestern is shooting 47.4% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 38.1% on three pointers this year.
Northwestern Wildcats Team Facts
- Northwestern has won each of its last seven games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Seven of Northwestern’s last eight games at Mackey Arena have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Northwestern’s last nine games.
Purdue Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers are 19-2 (8-2) this season after they defeated Rutgers by a score of 68-60 in their last game. Purdue led 33-20 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 40 points in the second half. The Boilermakers shot 48.9% from the field and were -4 in rebounding margin in the game. Purdue has also defeated Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, and Penn State during this winning streak. The Boilermakers are scoring 84.9 points per game with 41.2 rebounds per game and 18.7 assists per game, while allowing 68.8 points against per game this year. Zach Edey is averaging 23 points per game, 11.4 rebounds per game, and 2.3 blocks per game. Purdue is shooting 49.1% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 40% on three pointers this season.
Purdue Boilermakers Team Facts
- Purdue has won each of its last 18 games at Mackey Arena when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Each of Purdue’s last six games against Conference opponents at Mackey Arena have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Purdue has won the first half in each of its last 18 games at Mackey Arena.
Northwestern vs Purdue Betting Prediction
Purdue comes into this game on a five game winning streak and they will be looking to get some revenge on Northwestern after the Wildcats beat them earlier in the season. Northwestern won by a score of 92-88 in overtime back on December 1st. Purdue will be at home for this game and they will be facing a Northwestern team that has struggled on the road. The Wildcats are just 1-3 in their last four road games and they are not a very strong rebounding team. Purdue should dominate the glass and I expect them to win this game fairly easily. Take the Boilermakers here.
