Purdue vs Queens Prediction 3/20/26 College Basketball Picks Today
Queens NC () vs. Purdue (27-8)
March 20, 2026 7:35 pm EDT
The Line: Purdue -25.5; Over/Under: 162.5
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In this article we will formulate a Purdue vs Queens prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 20th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NCAA Tournament matchup.
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers are 27-8 (13-7) this season after they defeated Michigan by a score of 80-72 in their last game. Purdue was tied at 38 at the half and they scored 42 points in the second half to upset the Wolverines. The Boilermakers shot 53% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Oscar Cluff led Purdue with 21 points and five rebounds, while Trey Kaufman-Renn added 20 points and three rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Purdue defeated UCLA by a score of 73-66 and Nebraska by a score of 74-58. The Boilermakers have scored 81.7 points per game with 35.4 rebounds and 19.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.1 points against per game this season. Braden Smith is averaging 14.0 points and 9.1 assists per game, while Fletcher Loyer is averaging 13.8 points and 2.3 rebounds per game for the Boilermakers. Purdue is shooting 49.9% from the field, 74.3% on free throws, and 37.9% on three pointers this season.
Queens Royals Betting Preview
The Queens Royals are 21-13 (13-5) this year after they defeated Central Arkansas in overtime by a score of 98-93 in their last game. Queens trailed 34-30 at halftime, but they scored 52 points in the second half and escaped with the win in overtime. The Royals shot 46% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Chris Ashby led Queens with 34 points and four assists, while Jordan Watford added 19 points and six assists in the win.
Prior to that game, Queens defeated Austin Peay by a score of 90-83 and West Georgia by a score of 71-63. The Royals have scored 84.9 points per game with 33.8 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 82.9 points against per game this season. Nasir Mann is averaging 13.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Yoav Berman is averaging 12.6 points and 3.7 assists per game for the Royals. Queens is shooting 48.2% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 36.0% on three pointers this year.
Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win
- Purdue has won each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Queens University has lost each of its last three games against non-Conference opponents.
- Purdue has won the first half in each of its last eight games against the ASUN Conference.
Why the Queens University Royals will win
- Queens University has won each of its last six night games played at neutral venues.
- Purdue has lost five of its last six games as a top-10 AP-ranked team.
- Queens University has won the first half in each of its last six night games played at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Purdue’s last 24 night games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Each of Queens University’s last eight games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 163+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Purdue ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (2.16).
- Purdue ranks T2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.5).
- Queens University ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (56.7%).
- Queens University ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (84.9).
Purdue vs Queens Prediction
Purdue has had issues playing consistently this year, but they played great in the Big Ten Tournament and upset Michigan in the final. The Boilermakers are shooting 50% from the field and they have allowed fewer than 70 points in three of their last four games. Queens has won three in a row and they are a very fast paced team. The Royals are shooting 48% from the field and they have scored 90+ in three of their last five, but they have also allowed 83+ in three of their last four. We should see plenty of scoring in this one, but I actually think Queens can keep this within the number, as we have seen Purdue struggle to put teams away this year. Take Queens and the points here.
