The Penn State Nittany Lions hope to be lousy hosts on Tuesday as the Purdue Boilermakers pay a visit to Bryce Jordan Center on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Penn State Nittany Lions in this one found them listed as 8.5-point underdogs earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Boilermakers was expected to move the line.
Purdue Boilermakers vs Penn State Nittany Lions Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Penn State Nittany Lions sport a record of 14-13 and 14-10 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Purdue Boilermakers have 22-5 and 16-7-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 11-13 for the Penn State Nittany Lions and 13-10-1 for the Purdue Boilermakers.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Penn State Nittany Lions rated this week at No. 250 and the Purdue Boilermakers sitting at No. 17.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Purdue is ranked No. 35 in NCAA basketball at 38.81 per game. Contrast that with Penn State's No. 170 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Penn State is the No. 170-ranked team in the country at 7.07 per game, while Purdue rates No. 26 at 9.3 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Penn State got 15 points from Tony Carr but lost anyway, 82-66, to Nebraska on Tuesday at Sportsbook Bank Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Purdue at Michigan, Saturday, February 25th
Penn State at Minnesota, Saturday, February 25th