Michigan Wolverines vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wolverines and Boilermakers. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on FOX, and it’s hosted by the Boilermakers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151.5 points, and Purdue is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Michigan.
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers -3.5
This game will be played at Mackey Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 24th.
WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Boilermakers.
- Not only will Purdue pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does Michigan Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Michigan improved to 14-4 on the season with an 80-76 win over Northwestern on Sunday. The Wolverines were -9 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just four points. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.
After trailing 35-30 at halftime, Michigan turned things around in the second half, outscoring Northwestern 50-41 to secure the win.
Michigan’s offense put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 36.1% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range. They hit 7 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.6%.
Vladislav Goldin led the way with 31 points, hitting 3 of 6 threes and shooting 56.2% overall. The Wolverines also got a big contribution from the free-throw line, making 29 of 37 attempts for a 78.4% success rate.
Even with Michigan’s defense holding their opponent to 36% shooting, the Wolverines couldn’t keep them off the free-throw line, where they gave up 29 points on 37 attempts. Michigan’s defense allowed 76 points overall, with 15 field goals coming from two-point range at a 44% clip.
From beyond the arc, Michigan limited their opponent to just 7 made threes on 27 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. The Wolverines also conceded 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Are Purdue Ready for a Home Win?
Purdue Boilermakers Recent Game/Games
Purdue’s season record dropped to 15-5 after a 73-70 home loss to Ohio State on Tuesday. The Boilermakers, who were -10.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
Purdue led 41-28 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 45. The total points for the game reached 143, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.
Purdue put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They hit 51.1% of their two-point attempts and connected on 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 3 of 9 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they converted 75%, going 15 for 20.
Offensively, Trey Kaufman-Renn led the way with 26 points, shooting 68.8% from the field. Micah Parrish added 22 points, hitting 6 of 8 from three-point range, finishing with an 80% shooting performance overall. Braden Smith contributed 8 assists, despite shooting just 21.4% from the floor.
Despite Purdue’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t hold their opponents under 73 points, as they allowed them to shoot 48% from the field, with 26 made baskets on 54 attempts. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where Purdue gave up 23 two-point field goals on 45 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Purdue’s defense held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 9 attempts, a 33% success rate. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 75%. Purdue also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.