In this article we will formulate a Purdue vs Northern Kentucky prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 8th 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 1–0 this season after they defeated Texas A&M-Corpus Christi by a score of 90-73 in their first game. Purdue led 49-33 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 40 points in the second half. The Boilermakers shot 56.4% from the field, 42.3% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Purdue made 11 three pointers, 17 free throws, recorded 24 assists, and won the rebounding battle by 12. Fletcher Loyer led Purdue with 21 points and two assists, while Trey Kaufman-Renn added 15 points and nine rebounds in the win.
Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Preview
The Northern Kentucky Norse are 0-1 this year after they lost to Florida State by a score of 74-62 in their last game. Northern Kentucky trailed 43-31 at halftime, but they did play better in the second half, as they tied FSU with 31 points each. The Norse shot 38.8% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 73.9% on free throws in the game. Northern Kentucky made 7 three pointers, 17 free throws, recorded 14 assists, and won the rebounding battle by three, but they commit 22 turnovers in the loss. Josh Dilling led Northern Kentucky with 18 points and three rebounds, while Randall Pettus II added 12 points and seven rebounds in the game.
Why Purdue will cover
- Purdue has won each of its last 27 games against non-Conference opponents at Mackey Arena.
- Northern Kentucky has lost four of its last five night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Purdue has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents at Mackey Arena.
Purdue vs Northern Kentucky Prediction
Purdue started this season as the #14 ranked team in the country, but I am interested to see how they play this season without Edey. The Boilermakers were able to pick up a 17-point win in their first game, but they failed to cover as 25.5 point favorites. Northern Kentucky was able to hang around with Florida State on the road, especially in the second half, but they failed to cover as +8.5 point favorites. I was impressed with how Northern Kentucky rebounded in that first game, but I don’t think they will find that much success on the glass here. Take Purdue to win big at home.