Purdue (8-3) vs. Auburn (10-1)
December 21, 2024 4:30 pm EDT
The Line: Auburn -9.5; Over/Under: +149.5
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In this article we will formulate an Auburn vs Purdue prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 21st at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers are 10-1 this season after they defeated Georgia State by a score of 100-59 in their last game. Auburn led 43-31 at halftime and scored 57 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Tigers shot 57.4% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 80.8% on free throws in the game. Chad Baker-Mazara led Auburn with 19 points and six assists in the game.
Prior to that win, the Tigers defeated Ohio State by a score of 91-53 and Richmond by a score of 98-54. Auburn has scored 88.5 points per game and they have allowed 65.1 points against per game, while also averaging 39.3 rebounds and 18.7 assists per game this season. Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Auburn is shooting 51.1% from the field, 76.5% on free throws, and 38% on three pointers this year.
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers are 8-3 this year after they lost to Texas A&M by a score of 70-66 in their last game. Purdue trailed 38-35 at halftime and only managed 31 points in the second half in the loss. The Boilermakers shot 45.3% from the field, 34.6% on three pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. Braden Smith led Purdue with 15 points and six assists in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Boilermakers defeated Maryland by a score of 83-78, but did lose to Penn State by a score of 81-70 before that. Purdue has scored 77.2 points per game and they have allowed 70.4 points against per game, while also averaging 33 rebounds and 17.2 assists per game this season. Trey Kaufman-Renn is averaging 18.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Purdue is shooting 49.4% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 40.1% on three pointers this year.
Why Auburn will beat Purdue
- Auburn has won 12 of its last 13 games played at neutral venues.
- Auburn has won the first half in six of its last seven day games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Auburn’s last eight games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
- Six of Purdue’s last seven games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Auburn ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (7.5).
- Auburn ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (2.10).
- Purdue ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (40.1%).
- Purdue ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (61.2%).
Auburn vs Purdue Prediction
Auburn comes into this game ranked #2 in the country and their only loss came against Duke, but they will most likely be missing their top scorer here. Broome was injured earlier this week and I doubt he plays in this one. Purdue has lost two of their last three games and they scored just 66 points at home against A&M last time out. Auburn is shooting over 51% from the field and they are scoring 88.5 points per game and even without Broome, I like them in this matchup.
