Nebraska vs Purdue Prediction 3/13/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Nebraska vs Purdue prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 13th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 26-5 (15-5) this season after they defeated Iowa in overtime by a score of 84-75 in their last game. Nebraska led 30-26 at halftime, but they allowed 44 points in the second half, before escaping with a win in OT. The Cornhuskers shot 50% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Pryce Sandfort led Nebraska with 15 points and seven rebounds, while Cale Jacobsen added 15 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Nebraska lost to UCLA by a score of 72-52, but did beat USC by a score of 82-67 before that. The Cornhuskers have scored 77.9 points per game with 35.1 rebounds and 18.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.0 points against per game this season. Pryce Sandfort is averaging 17.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, while Rienk Mast is averaging 13.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska is shooting 46.7% from the field, 75.5% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this season. 

Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers are 24-8 (13-7) this year after they defeated Northwestern by a score of 81-68 in their last game. Purdue led 45-21 at halftime, but they were outscored 47-36 in the second half in the win. The Boilermakers shot 49% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Oscar Cluff led Purdue with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Trey Kaufman-Renn added 19 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Purdue lost to Wisconsin by a score of 97-93, but did beat Northwestern by a score of 70-66 before that. The Boilermakers have scored 82.3 points per game with 35.5 rebounds and 19.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.7 points against per game this season. Braden Smith is averaging 14.9 points and 8.7 assists per game, while Fletcher Loyer is averaging 13.6 points and 2.3 rebounds per game for the Boilermakers. Purdue is shooting 50.1% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 38.5% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

• Nebraska has won each of its last nine games played at neutral venues.
• Purdue has lost three of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Nebraska has won the first half in four of its last five Conference Tournament games.

Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win

• Purdue has won each of its last four games at United Center.
• Nebraska has lost six of its last seven Conference Tournament games.
• Purdue has won the first half in each of its last seven games played at neutral venues.

Matchup/League Facts

• Nebraska ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (14.5).
• Nebraska ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.85).
• Purdue ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (2.16).
• Purdue ranks T2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.5).

Nebraska vs Purdue Prediction 

Purdue comes into this matchup after winning two of their last three games, but they have struggled over the last few weeks. The Boilermakers are shooting 50% from the field and they have allowed 76+ in three of their last five. Nebraska has won four of their last five, but did lose to Purdue in overtime earlier this year. The Cornhuskers are shooting 47% from the field and they have scored 82+ in three of their last five. I really don’t think either team is great, but I will take the points with Nebraska, as Purdue is not in a good place right now.