The Nebraska Cornhuskers host Purdue on Tuesday, looking to build on their 14-15 mark against the 22-7 Boilermakers in college basketball betting action at Sportsbook Bank Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Nebraska Cornhuskers to cover the point spread in this one found them as 4-point underdogs earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Purdue Boilermakers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Purdue Boilermakers will look to cover the spread vs the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Tuesday, as the Boilermakers are 13-11-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Cornhuskers are 14-12 ATS. Purdue is 12-13 against the total, while Nebraska is 14-11-1 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 154-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers and the No. 123-rated Purdue Boilermakers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Nebraska's No. 160 nationally ranked offense (72.24 points per game) against a Purdue Boilermakers defense that sits as the No. 23 at 64.52 PPG. The Nebraska Cornhuskers have been averaging 44.85% from the field, less than the Boilermakers have managed so far this season (46.2% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Purdue got 19 points from A.J. Hammons en route to a 83-79 victory over Maryland on Saturday at Mackey Arena.
Shavon Shields scored 25 points in a futile effort to lead the Cornhuskers to a win (they lost 56-55 to Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday).
Next Betting Matchups
Purdue home to Wisconsin, Sunday, March 6th
Nebraska at Northwestern, Sunday, March 6th