Rutgers Scarlet Knights Battle vs Purdue Boilermakers Highlights College Basketball Odds Menu

Purdue takes to the basketball court against Rutgers on Saturday, hoping to send the Scarlet Knights to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Louis Brown Athletic Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as 15-point underdogs on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.

Purdue Boilermakers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights sit at 12-12 (9-11 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Purdue Boilermakers are currently 22-2 (15-9 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Rutgers is 8-12 OU, and Purdue is 12-12 OU.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights rated this week at No. 253 and the Purdue Boilermakers sitting at No. 1.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Rutgers's No. 247-ranked scoring average of 66.42 PPG, against a Purdue Boilermakers defense rated No. 17 and allowing 63.67 PPG. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights FG% has averaged 40.41% to date this season, less than the Purdue Boilermakers shooters have managed so far (50.43% per game).