No. 3 Purdue nearly lost to Nebraska on the road in December, so can the Huskers finish off the upset this time around? Tipoff from West Lafayette, IN is scheduled for 7 pm ET on Friday, Jan. 13 while airing on BTN. Purdue enters this game as 14.5-point favorites with the total set at 132.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Purdue vs. Nebraska prediction and game preview below.
Purdue vs. Nebraska Odds
- Spread: Purdue -14.5
- Total: 132.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan. 13
- Time: 7 pm ET
- Location: Mackey Arena — West Lafayette, IN
- TV: BTN
Purdue Betting Trends
- Boilermakers are 7-18-2 ATS in their last 27 home games.
- Boilermakers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
- Under is 4-0 in Boilermakers last 4 home games.
Nebraska Betting Trends
- Cornhuskers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Cornhuskers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.
- Under is 9-1 in Cornhuskers last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Purdue vs. Nebraska Prediction
How did Nebraska almost beat Purdue in Lincoln, NE on Dec. 10? That game went into overtime, and the Boilermakers made it out with a 65-62 victory. The Huskers are good for a few surprises here and there (beat Creighton and Iowa), but their recent form has regressed. Nebraska lost two of its last three games by 18 or more points. Now it hits the road to face the best team in the Big Ten Conference and a potential No. 1 seed in March Madness. Yikes.
You better believe Purdue is not overlooking this game after almost losing to Nebraska last month. While looking at the numbers, the Boilermakers have a distinct advantage in key categories. Namely, Purdue ranks first overall in adjusted offensive efficiency and second in offensive rebound rate (per KenPom.com). It will be difficult for a Nebraska team that ranks 175th in offensive efficiency and 187th in rebound rate to keep up with them. All signs point to the Boilermakers rolling in this contest.
The Pick: Purdue -14.5 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook