Purdue Boilermakers vs Washington Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25
Looking to win big? The Boilermakers and Huskies face off at 9:30 ET on BTN. The Huskies are hosting the game at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. Purdue is favored by -7 in this Big Ten conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 145.5 points.
PURDUE BOILERMAKERS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington Huskies +7
This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 9:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Huskies.
- Not only will Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Boilermakers Pull Off a Win at Seattle?
Purdue improved to 13-4 on the season with a dominant 104-68 win over Nebraska on Sunday. The Boilermakers were -8 favorites going into the game and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 172, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.
Purdue took control early, leading 45-28 at halftime. They poured in 59 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40, showcasing their offensive firepower and solid defense.
Purdue’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 104 points with a field goal percentage of 63.1%. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 19 threes at a 57.6% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 76.9%.
The Boilermakers dished out 32 assists, with Trey Kaufman-Renn leading the way with 7. C.J. Cox was a standout, scoring 23 points in 22 minutes, shooting 81.8% overall and 71.4% from three-point range.
Despite Purdue’s defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 68 points. However, the Boilermakers allowed a 63% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 41 of 65 shots.
Purdue’s defense also gave up 19 threes on 33 attempts, a 57% success rate, while sending their opponent to the line just 6 times, where they made 3 free throws.
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Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games
The Huskies fell to 9-7 on the season following a 91-75 loss to Michigan on Sunday. Washington entered the game as +14 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 154.5.
Washington trailed 48-38 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, where they were outscored 43-37.
In their latest game, the Huskies put up 75 points, shooting 41.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 9 of 21 attempts, and went 14 for 18 from the free-throw line, good for 77.8%.
Great Osobor led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall and 66.7% from deep. Nimari Burnett was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots, including 4 threes, while Vladislav Goldin added 19 points on 6 of 7 shooting.
Washington’s defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 91 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 69% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 26 shots.
From beyond the arc, Washington’s opponents made 11 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 37%. The Huskies also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 22 free throws.