The Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-8) and the No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (15-1) collide in a Big Ten battle on Friday evening. This is the second matchup of the year, with Purdue securing a 65-62 win in overtime on Dec. 10. The Boilermakers lead the all-time series 13-4, which includes a three-game win streak.
Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Boilermakers are 15-point favorites in the latest Nebraska vs. Purdue odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 133. Before locking in any Purdue vs. Nebraska picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Purdue vs. Nebraska and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Nebraska vs. Purdue:
- Nebraska vs. Purdue spread: Boilermakers -15
- Nebraska vs. Purdue over/under: 133 points
- Nebraska vs. Purdue money line: Boilermakers -1600, Cornhuskers +850
- NEB: The Under is 9-1 in Cornhuskers’ last 10 games following an ATS loss
- PUR: The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings
- Nebraska vs. Purdue picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why Purdue can cover
Freshman guard Fletcher Loyer is a floor-spacing threat for the Boilermakers. Loyer has a smooth jumper with a solid range from the perimeter. The Indiana native averages 12.4 points and 2.4 assists, while knocking down 35% of his 3-point attempts. He’s supplied 15-plus points in five matchups this year. In his last contest, Loyer had 17 points and went 4-of-7 from beyond the arc.
Freshman guard Braden Smith has been another impactful presence in the frontcourt. Smith is able to create offense for himself and his teammates. The Indiana native averages 9.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and four assists per contest. He’s finished with double-digit points in seven games. On Jan. 8, Smith logged 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists.
Why Nebraska can cover
Senior forward Derrick Walker is an athletic and assertive force in the frontcourt. Walker slashes to the rim and is able to finish through contact in the paint. The Missouri native does an excellent job at boxing out and snagging boards. Walker averages 13.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. On Jan. 7, he logged 22 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Senior guard Sam Griesel impacts the game in a multitude of ways for the Cornhuskers. Griesel is a downhill scorer who owns good court vision to find the open man. The Nebraska native leads the team in assists (4.2) with 11.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He also gets into passing lanes, logging at least two steals in six games thus far. He amassed 12 points and six boards in his last outing.
How to make Nebraska vs. Purdue picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 140 combined points. It has also generated an against the spread pick that has all the value. You can only get the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Purdue vs. Nebraska? And which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is 34-18 on its top-rated college basketball picks this season, and find out.