Number 8 Purdue heads to University Park to face unranked Penn State on Thursday night. The game is at 6:30 PM ET on FS1. Can Penn State cover the 1.5-point spread as home favorites? Keep reading for our Purdue vs. Penn State prediction.
The Purdue Boilermakers are 7-1 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 4-4 ATS this season.
The Penn State Nittany Lions are 7-1 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 4-4 ATS this season.
Purdue vs. Penn State Matchup & Betting Odds
759 Purdue Boilermakers (+1.5) at 760 Penn State Nittany Lions (-1.5); o/u 149.5
6:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, December 5, 2024
Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA
TV: FS1
Purdue vs. Penn State Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 56% of public bettors are currently backing Purdue when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Purdue Boilermakers Game Notes
Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn had a big game in his team’s 80-78 win over Ole Miss on Friday night. In that contest, the 6’9” junior posted 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists. He shot 8 of 12 from the floor and 9 of 15 from the foul line in the victory.
Purdue guard Myles Colvin also shot well from the field on Friday. The sophomore from Indianapolis logged 20 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and a blocked shot. He converted 8 of 11 shots from the floor and 3 of 5 three-point tries in the winning effort.
Penn State Nittany Lions Game Notes
Nittany Lions forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser couldn’t be stopped in his team’s 87-64 win over Buffalo on Sunday afternoon. The 7-footer from Fraschels, Switzerland recorded 27 points, 3 rebounds, an assist, and a blocked shot. The Northern Illinois transfer is second on the team in scoring with 14.3 points per game this year.
Penn State guard Freddie Dilione V was another key contributor to his team’s win on Sunday. The Tennessee transfer registered 16 points, 4 assists, 4 made three-pointers, and 0 turnovers in 21 minutes of play. Dilione converted 6 of 13 field goal attempts in the triumph.
Purdue vs. Penn State CBB Betting Trends
Purdue is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against Penn State.
The Boilermakers are 9-13 ATS in conference games since the start of last season.
Penn State is 14-6-2 ATS in conference games since the start of last season.
Penn State is 6-4-1 ATS with the rest disadvantage since the beginning of last season.
Purdue vs. Penn State CBB Prediction:
I like this spot for Penn State. The Nittany Lions are 21-18-2 ATS overall and 11-10 ATS as the home team since the start of last season. It seems that many people overlook Penn State because they’re viewed as more of a football school, but the Nittany Lions have been competitive over the past year-plus. To wit, Penn State is 3-1 ATS against ranked opponents and 15-7-1 ATS when playing on 2 or 3 days of rest since the start of last season.
Another key player in this game is Penn State’s big man Yanic Konan Niederhauser. He’s listed at 7’0” and 250 pounds. He should help somewhat neutralize Purdue’s leading scorer and star big man, Trey Kaufman-Renn, who’s listed at 6’9” and 230 pounds. The public is leaning toward the Boilermakers in this contest, but I favor the Nittany Lions. Penn State is the pick.