Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Saturday when the Purdue Boilermakers try to run the Notre Dame Fighting Irish off the court at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish were listed as 2-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Purdue Boilermakers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Purdue Boilermakers sit at 8-2 (5-3 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are currently 9-1 (4-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Purdue is 5-3 OU, and Notre Dame is 3-2 OU.
The Boilermakers - Fighting Irish odds would favor the Boilermakers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Purdue is rated No. 22 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Notre Dame is at No. 165.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Notre Dame is ranked No. 71 in NCAA basketball at 39.43 per game. Contrast that with Purdue's No. 126 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Purdue is the No. 5-ranked team in the country at 10.8 per game, while Notre Dame rates No. 8 at 10.5 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Fighting Irish endured a 74-66 loss at the hands of the Wildcats on Saturday, despite a 18-point effort from Steve Vasturia at Prudential Center.
The battle between the Boilermakers and Vikings didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Cleveland State was handed a 77-53 defeat on Saturday at Mackey Arena.
- Notre Dame is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
- Purdue is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Next Betting Matchups
Notre Dame home to Colgate, Monday, December 19th
Purdue at Western Illinois, Monday, December 19th
