The Purdue Boilermakers will try to cover the point spread at Mackey Arena on Saturday when they get a visit from the New Mexico Lobos in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the New Mexico Lobos before tip-off in this one found them as 14-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
New Mexico Lobos vs Purdue Boilermakers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the New Mexico Lobos have watched them go 5-1 and 3-1 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Purdue Boilermakers are at 7-0 and 3-0 ATS. In totals betting, the Purdue Boilermakers are 1-2, while the New Mexico Lobos have a 3-1 mark.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Purdue Boilermakers rated this week at No. 76 and the New Mexico Lobos sitting at No. 214.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Purdue's No. 45-ranked scoring average of 82.71 PPG, against a New Mexico Lobos defense rated No. 109 and allowing 68.33 PPG. The Purdue Boilermakers FG% has averaged 48.52% to date this season, more than the New Mexico Lobos shooters have managed so far (47.98% per game).
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Next Betting Matchups
New Mexico home to Northern Iowa, Saturday, December 12th
Purdue at IUPUI, Monday, December 7th