Penn State vs Purdue Prediction 12-5-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Penn State vs Purdue prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 5th at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 7-1 this year after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 87-64 in their last game. Penn State led 38-28 at halftime and added 49 points in the second half in the win. The Nittany Lions shot 56.5% from the field, 42.9% on three-pointers, and 61.5% on free throws in the game. Yanic Konan Niederhauser led Penn State with 27 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Nittany Lions lost to Clemson by a score of 75-67 but did win their first six games of the season. Penn State has scored 91.3 points per game and they have allowed 67.5 points per game, while also averaging 37.8 rebounds and 19 assists per game this season. Ace Baldwin Jr. is averaging 14.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game, while Penn State is shooting 52.2% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 38.1% on three-pointers this year.

Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers are 7-1 this season after they defeated Ole Miss by a score of 80-78 in their last game. Purdue led 42-34 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 44 points in the second half. The Boilermakers shot 54.2% from the field, 45.5% on three-pointers, and 69.2% on free throws in the game. Trey Kaufman-Renn led Purdue with 25 points and 13 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Boilermakers defeated NC State and Marshall but did lose to Marquette by a score of 76-58 before that. Purdue has scored 78.8 points per game and they have allowed 68.1 points per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 17.9 assists per game this season. Trey Kaufman-Renn is averaging 19.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Purdue is shooting 49.9% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 42.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Purdue will beat Penn State

• Purdue has won each of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Penn State has lost each of its last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage against Purdue.
• Purdue has won the first half in each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Penn State vs Purdue Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with 7-1 records on the season, but Purdue is ranked #8 in the nation. The Boilermakers do have ranked wins over Alabama and Ole Miss this season, but they were also blown out against Marquette on the road. Penn State lost to Clemson by eight points, but they have rolled over everyone else so far. The Nittany Lions have some incredible offensive numbers, but that is due to their lack of competition, as they only scored 67 points against Clemson. I think Purdue is the better team and I like them to get the win here.