Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Milwaukee Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/2/25

Planning on watching today’s Mastodons and Panthers game? Catch the action at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, WI, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 158.5 points, and Milwaukee is favored by -3.5 vs. Purdue Fort Wayne in a Horizon League conference matchup.

PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS VS MILWAUKEE PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Milwaukee Panthers -3.5

This game will be played at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, February 2nd.

WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE PANTHERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Panthers.
  • Not only will Milwaukee pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will Purdue Fort Wayne Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Recent Game/Games

Purdue Fort Wayne fell to 13-8 on the season after a 68-58 home loss to Cleveland State on Thursday. The Mastodons were -5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.

After trailing 35-25 at halftime, Purdue Fort Wayne couldn’t close the gap, as both teams scored 33 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 126 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.

Purdue Fort Wayne struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 58 points on 35.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit only 5 of 32 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 15.6% from three-point range. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 7 of 15 attempts, good for 46.7%.

Chase Robinson led the Mastodons with 20 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and shooting 60% overall. Tevin Smith was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4, including 2 for 2 from three-point range. Dylan Arnett contributed 15 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 7 of 10 from the field, while Eric Mulder added 13 points on 6 of 8 shooting.

Despite Purdue Fort Wayne’s defense holding their opponent to just 68 points on 35% shooting, they couldn’t capitalize offensively. The Mastodons gave up 13 offensive rebounds, but they limited their opponent’s three-point shooting to 5/32, just 15%.

Purdue Fort Wayne also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they hit 7 free throws for 46%. Overall, the Mastodons’ defense did their part, but the offense couldn’t get it done in this one.

Does Milwaukee Have What it Takes at Home?

Milwaukee improved to 13-7 on the season with a 79-59 road win over Northern Kentucky on Friday. The Panthers entered the game as 1-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 138 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.

Milwaukee took control early, leading 41-26 at halftime, and maintained their advantage by outscoring the Norse 38-33 in the second half.

Milwaukee’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 79 points with a field goal percentage of 56.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks in part to their 50% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 18 threes. Inside the arc, they connected on 60.6% of their two-point attempts, going 20 for 33.

Erik Pratt led the way with 20 points in just 23 minutes, knocking down 4 of 5 threes. Kentrell Pullian added 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Jamichael Stillwell contributed 14 points and 9 boards. Milwaukee also dished out 15 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds in the win.

Milwaukee’s defense held their opponent to just 59 points, with a 42% shooting performance from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 3/21, or 14%.

From the free-throw line, the opponent went 8/10, hitting 80% of their attempts. Milwaukee also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.