Milwaukee Panthers vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25
Looking to win big? The Panthers and Mastodons face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mastodons are hosting the game at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN. The over/under for this game is set at 157.5 points, and Purdue Fort Wayne is favored by -3 vs. Milwaukee in a Horizon League conference matchup.
MILWAUKEE PANTHERS VS PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons -3
This game will be played at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.
WHY BET THE PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Mastodons.
- Not only will Purdue Fort Wayne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Will the Panthers Win in Fort Wayne?
Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games
The Panthers improved to 9-5 on the season with a 64-56 road win over the Titans on Saturday, January 4th. Milwaukee was favored by 9 points going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 120, well below the O/U line of 150.5.
Milwaukee led 28-24 at halftime and added 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. Though they didn’t cover the spread, the Panthers got the win and moved closer to the top of the conference standings.
Milwaukee’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 30.8% from the field and 12.5% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.8%, but they managed to make 21 of 27 free throws, shooting 77.8% from the line.
Orlando Lovejoy led the team with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 46.2% overall and 66.7% from three. The Panthers grabbed 23 offensive rebounds, but only recorded 6 assists as a team.
Milwaukee’s defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited damage from beyond the arc, where the other team shot only 22%, making 5 of their 22 attempts.
Inside, Milwaukee allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% conversion rate. They also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Panthers gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will Purdue Fort Wayne Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 9-6 on the season with a 90-81 win over Youngstown State on Saturday. The Mastodons, who were -6 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.
Purdue Fort Wayne led 41-29 at halftime but allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 49 of their own to seal the win.
Purdue Fort Wayne’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points and shooting 52.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.5%, thanks in part to their 44% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 25 attempts.
Jalen Jackson led the way with 25 points and 7 assists, shooting 64.3% from the floor and 50% from three. Cris Carroll added 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Rasheed Bello contributed 17 points, hitting 66.7% of his threes.
Purdue Fort Wayne’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 57% of their two-point attempts, with 23 made shots from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Purdue Fort Wayne’s opponent shot 44%, hitting 11 of 25 attempts. The Mastodons sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 61%.