Purdue Boilermakers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/2

The Purdue Boilermakers, ranked number one, will play against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. This Big Ten conference game will take place at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, NJ. The game is set to air on FS1 at 8:00 PM ET.

Purdue enters the game with a strong record of 7-0 for the season, winning all their away games so far. Meanwhile, Rutgers holds a 5-3 record, with a solid performance at home, having won five out of six games. Purdue is favored to win with a spread of -16.5, while Rutgers is the underdog with a spread of +16.5. The over/under is set at 146.5 points.

Purdue Boilermakers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Purdue Boilermakers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights
  • Venue: Jersey Mike’s Arena, Piscataway NJ
  • Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Purdue Spread -16.5 (-107), Rutgers Spread +16.5 (-111), Purdue MoneyLine -3000, Rutgers MoneyLine +1200, Over 146.5 (-111), Under 146.5 (-112)

Purdue Boilermakers Team Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers hold the top spot in the AP rankings. They play in the Big Ten Conference and have a perfect season record of 7-0. Their success includes five home wins and two on the road.

In recent games, Purdue has shown strong performance. They secured a victory against Eastern Illinois, winning 109-62. Daniel Jacobsen stood out with 24 points and perfect shooting from the field.

Purdue’s offense scores an average of 89.7 points per game. Their effective field goal percentage ranks 18th at 59.8%. The team also excels in three-point shooting with a 42.3% success rate, placing them 5th nationally.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Team Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have a 5-3 record this season. They perform well at home with a 5-1 record but struggle away with 0-2. In their last game, they defeated the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels 80-65, with Emmanuel Ogbole scoring 21 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.

Offensively, Rutgers averages 71.8 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 42.2, ranking them 306th in this category. They excel in free throws, making 18.1 per game, which places them 79th overall.

Defensively, Rutgers averages 5.5 steals and 4.2 blocks per game. They commit 15.8 fouls per game. In their last three games, they are 1-2 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

BTB Betting Pick

The Purdue Boilermakers are favored by 16.5 points against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Purdue scores 89.7 points per game, which ranks them 34th. Rutgers, on the other hand, scores 71.8 points per game, ranking 329th. Given Purdue’s strong offense and Rutgers’ lower scoring, Purdue is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Purdue 92, Rutgers 74.

The total for the game is set at 146.5. Purdue’s games average a higher pace with 66.2 possessions, while Rutgers plays slower with 64.6 possessions per game. Purdue’s effective field goal percentage is high at 59.8, and Rutgers struggles with a 48.0 effective field goal percentage. Expect the total score to exceed the line. The projected total is 166, recommending the over.