Pedro Oliveira
It’s Round 2 this season for the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Purdue Boilermakers. Do you see Purdue falling prey to the Nittany Lions in an upset? Or do you think the Boilermakers will notch their 11th win in Big Ten play?
Read on for more about this Penn State vs Purdue matchup in the 2022-23 college basketball season, including the latest odds, pick, and prediction to win this showdown, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, jefebet.com/en/news/basketball/ncaab/(abre en una nueva pestaña) to help you make the best betting decisions.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers College Basketball Game on February 1, 2023
- Where: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana.
- When: Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 6:30 PM ET.
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Betting on the Penn State Nittany Lions
- Regular Season Record: 14-7.
Penn State is back in the win column after beating the Michigan Wolverines at home over the weekend to the tune of an 83-61 score The Nittany Lions don’t have many problems winning conference games at home, but they have struggled so far against Big Ten teams when they’re playing on the road.
So far this season, Penn State is only 1-4 SU in road games overall, including against non-conference opponents. Nevertheless, the Nittany Lions gave Purdue some problems in the first meeting. Penn State lost to the Boilermakers at home, 76-63, earlier this month, but was ahead at the half by six points.
Jalen Pickett, who scored 25 points against Michigan, had 26 points on 10/17 in the loss to Purdue. Penn State is 4-1 ATS in its last five games.
Betting on the Purdue Boilermakers
Regular Season Record: 21-1.
Purdue is still on top in Big Ten play. Since getting upset by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Jan. 2, the Boilermakers have ripped an eight-game win streak, a stretch that includes their 77-61 win at home Sunday.
Purdue has 10 wins in Big Ten play as against just one loss. Matt Painter’s team has beaten the likes of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan State Spartans, and the Wolverines during its current win streak. At the moment, the Boilermakers are both No. 1 in the Big Ten in terms of adjusted offensive efficiency and adjusted defensive efficiency.
Led by big man Zach Edey, the Boilermakers are also leading the conference with a 36.7 ORB%. Purdue is 5-4-1 ATS in its last 10 games.
JefeBet Prediction
Purdue has mastered dominating the Big Ten. And given the struggles of Penn State on the road and the earlier victory against them by Purdue, the Boilermakers just look like the right pick here to win this matchup – again.
Prediction: Purdue wins by at least 12 points.
