
Purdue vs Michigan Prediction 1/24/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Michigan (14-4) vs. Purdue (15-5)
January 24, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Purdue -4; Over/Under: 151
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The Michigan Wolverines and Purdue Boilermakers meet Friday in college basketball action at the Mackey Arena. Here’s a Purdue vs Michigan Prediction. This article will include a Purdue vs Michigan Pick.
Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview
The Michigan Wolverines lost to Minnesota, beat Northwestern, and they play Penn State, Rutgers, and Oregon next. The Michigan Wolverines are averaging 84.6 points on 50.6 percent shooting and allowing 69.4 points on 39.6 percent shooting. Vladislav Goldin is averaging 16.4 points and 1.4 assists, while Tre Donaldson is averaging 12.6 points and 3.5 rebounds. Danny Wolf is the third double-digit scorer and Roddy Gayle Jr. is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Michigan Wolverines are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Michigan Wolverines are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game.
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers beat Oregon, lost to Ohio State, and they play Indiana, Iowa, and USC next. The Purdue Boilermakers are averaging 76.9 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 67.7 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Trey Kaufman-Renn is averaging 18.3 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Braden Smith is averaging 15 points and 4.7 rebounds. Fletcher Loyer is the third double-digit scorer and Daniel Jacobson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Purdue Boilermakers are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The Purdue Boilermakers are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win
- Purdue has won 26 of its last 27 games at Mackey Arena.
- Michigan has lost five of its last six games after coming off overtime.
- Purdue has won the first half in 23 of its last 24 night games at Mackey Arena.
Why the Michigan Wolverines will win
- Michigan has won six of its last seven games.
- Michigan has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Michigan’s last six games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 156+ points.
- Seven of Purdue’s last eight games have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Purdue ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (38.4%).
- Purdue ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.1).
- Michigan ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (50.6%).
- Michigan ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (58.9%).
Purdue vs Michigan Injury Report
Michigan doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Purdue will continue to be without Daniel Jacobsen due to a knee injury.
Purdue vs Michigan Prediction
The Michigan Wolverines have kind of been hit or miss lately, and it’s hard to ignore that horrible loss to Minnesota as a double-digit favorite. The Purdue Boilermakers are playing their best ball of the season, which includes wins in seven of their last eight games, and they’ve covered six of those games. Purdue is 9-1 SU at home this season and has allowed less than 70 points in seven of its last eight games. I have more confidence in Purdue at the moment and need to see more from Michigan in spots like this. The line is reasonable. I’ll lay the points with the Boilermakers on Friday.