Purdue vs Nebraska Prediction 1/12/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Purdue vs Nebraska prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 12th at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers are 12-4 (4-1) this season after they defeated Rutgers by a score of 68-50 in their last game. Purdue led 33-24 at halftime and held Rutgers to just 26 points in the second half in the win. The Boilermakers shot 50% from the field, 16.7% on three-pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Braden Smith led Purdue with 16 points and 14 assists, while Trey Kaufman-Renn added 16 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Boilermakers defeated Northwestern by a score of 79-61 and Minnesota by a score of 81-61. Purdue has won four games in a row and also has a win against Maryland and a loss to Penn State in conference play. Purdue has scored 76.8 points per game and they have allowed 68.6 points per game, while also averaging 33.4 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game this season. Trey Kaufman-Renn is averaging 17.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Braden Smith is averaging 15.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game this year. Purdue is shooting 48.9% from the field, 71.6% on free throws, and 38.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 12-3 (2-2) this year after they lost to Iowa in overtime by a score of 97-87 in their last game. Nebraska led 34-31 at halftime, but they allowed 45 points in the second half and ended up losing in overtime. The Cornhuskers shot 46.5% from the field, 39.1% on three-pointers, and 54.5% on free throws in the game. Brice Williams led Nebraska with 28 points and four rebounds, while Rollie Worster added 14 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Cornhuskers defeated UCLA by a score of 66-58 and Southern by a score of 77-43. Nebraska has won six of their last seven games and they started Big Ten play with a loss to Michigan State and a win over Indiana. Nebraska has scored 77.5 points per game and they have allowed 66.7 points per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Brice Williams is averaging 19.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Juwan Gary is averaging 11.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game this year. Nebraska is shooting 46.3% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 34.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Purdue will beat Nebraska

• Purdue has won each of its last 29 games at Mackey Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Nebraska has lost 31 of its last 38 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Purdue has won the first half in 22 of its last 23 day games at Mackey Arena.

Purdue vs Nebraska Prediction 

Purdue comes into this matchup looking to extend their four-game winning streak and they will be back at home for this game. The Boilermakers have dominated their last three games against Rutgers, Northwestern, and Minnesota, as they have allowed 61 points or fewer in all three of those wins. Purdue is shooting nearly 49% from the field and they have scored at least 79 points in three of their last four games. Nebraska has started the season with a nice record, but they are 0-2 on the road in conference play. The Cornhuskers did beat UCLA two games ago, but they are a completely different team on the road. Take Purdue to get the cover at home.