In this article we will formulate a Purdue vs Auburn prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 20th at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers are 10-1 this season after they defeated Marquette by a score of 79-59 in their last game. Purdue led 37-21 at halftime and cruised to the blowout win in the second half. The Boilermakers shot 54% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Oscar Cluff led Purdue with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Fletcher Loyer added 15 points and one assist in the win.
Prior to that game, Purdue defeated Minnesota by a score of 85-57, but lost to Iowa State by a score of 81-58 before that. The Boilermakers have scored 84.6 points per game with 40.4 rebounds and 20.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.1 points against per game this season. Fletcher Loyer is averaging 14.1 points and 2.0 rebounds per game, while Trey Kaufman-Renn is averaging 13.4 points and 10.4 rebounds per game for the Boilermakers. Purdue is shooting 50.5% from the field, 74.0% on free throws, and 39.5% on three pointers this season.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers are 8-3 this year after they defeated Chattanooga by a score of 92-78 in their last game. Auburn led 43-38 at halftime and scored 49 points in the second half to secure the victory. The Tigers shot 49% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Keyshawn Hall led Auburn with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Tahaad Pettiford added 20 points and two assists in the win.
Prior to that game, Auburn lost to Arizona by a score of 97-68, but did beat NC State by a score of 83-73 before that. The Tigers have scored 86.5 points per game with 39.0 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.8 points against per game this season. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 20.9 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, while Tahaad Pettiford is averaging 16.1 points and 2.5 assists per game for the Tigers. Auburn is shooting 47.6% from the field, 73.5% on free throws, and 34.2% on three pointers this year.
Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win
- Purdue has won each of its last eight night games.
- Auburn has lost each of its last four games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Purdue has won the first half in each of its last 12 Saturday night games as an AP-ranked team.
Why the Auburn Tigers will win
- Auburn has won nine of its last 10 games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Purdue has lost four of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Auburn has won the first half in seven of its last eight December games as an AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Purdue’s last 20 night games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
- Each of Auburn’s last seven games have produced a total of 156+ points.
Purdue vs Auburn Prediction
Purdue comes into this contest with just one loss on the season, but that loss came at home by 23 points to Iowa State. The Boilermakers are shooting 51% from the field this year and they have allowed 65 points or fewer in four of their last five. Auburn is 8-3 to start the season, but they do have a loss by 29 points to Arizona and a loss by 30 points to Michigan. The Tigers are shooting 48% from the field and they have allowed 78+ in three of their last five. I don’t think the Auburn defense is going to hold up in this game and I like Purdue to win by double digits at home.