Akron Zips vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/16

The Akron Zips will play against the Purdue Boilermakers on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET. The game will take place at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Zips, from the Mid-American Conference, come in as the underdog with a spread of +19.5.

Purdue, ranked #2 in the AP poll, is the favorite with a spread of -19.5. Both teams have a 3-0 record in the 2026 regular season. The game will be broadcast on BTN, and fans are looking forward to seeing how these two teams perform in this non-conference game.

Akron Zips vs Purdue Boilermakers Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Akron Zips vs #2 Purdue Boilermakers
  • Venue: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette IN
  • Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • Akron Zips Spread: +19.5 (-107)
    • Purdue Boilermakers Spread: -19.5 (-117)
    • Akron Zips MoneyLine: +1350
    • Purdue Boilermakers MoneyLine: -5000
    • Over: 159.5 (-114)
    • Under: 159.5 (-111)
    • Favorite: Purdue Boilerm

Akron Zips Team Preview

The Akron Zips have started the season strong with a 3-0 record. In their recent games, they defeated Penn State-Shenango by 58 points, scoring 109 points. Their shooting was efficient, with a 50% field goal percentage in that game.

The team has shown offensive strength, averaging 99.3 points per game. They rank 14th in points per game and have been effective in rebounding, grabbing 50.7 rebounds per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 48.2%, placing them 111th in that category.

Key players like Amani Lyles and Shammah Scott have been performing well. Lyles averages 16 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, while Scott contributes 14.3 points and 3 rebounds per game. The Zips have a strong lineup and continue to perform well in the Mid-American Conference.

Purdue Boilermakers Team Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers have started the 2026 season strong with a 3-0 record. They have won both home games and one away game. Their recent victory over Alabama ended with a score of 87-80.

In terms of scoring, the Boilermakers average 85.3 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 47.2, and they have made 11.7 three-pointers per game. Purdue ranks high in assists, averaging 20 per game.

Purdue is ranked #2 in the AP poll and plays in the Big Ten Conference. They have shown consistency in straight-up wins but have struggled against the spread with a 1-2 record. Their games have mostly hit the under, with a 1-2 record in totals.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Akron is +19.5 against Purdue. Akron scores 99.3 points per game, which is higher than Purdue’s 85.3 points per game. With Akron’s strong scoring ability, they can cover the spread even if they lose the game. The projected score is Purdue 90, Akron 80.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 159.5. Akron and Purdue both have high scoring offenses, with Akron at 99.3 points and Purdue at 85.3 points per game. This suggests a high-scoring game, so taking the over is the best choice. The projected total is 170 points.