The Elite Eight continues on Sunday with a Tennessee vs. Purdue matchup at 2:20 p.m. ET. With the Boilermakers laying 3.5 points and the total sitting at 147.5, what’s the smart bet today from Detroit, MI?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
655 Tennessee Volunteers (+3.5) at 656 Purdue Boilermakers (-3.5); o/u 147.5
2:20 p.m. ET, Sunday, March 31, 2024
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Tennessee vs. Purdue: Public Bettors Willing to Lay Points
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 67% 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.
Knecht continues to impress in Tourney
Dalton Knecht provided 24 points (8-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 38 minutes during Friday’s 82-75 win over Creighton. The senior star continues to dominate as he led the Vols in scoring with 24 points while shooting 43 percent from distance. Knecht remains one of the best players remaining in this tournament and will continue to serve as the team’s number one scoring option as Tennessee will face Purdue in the Elite 8.
Edey Dominant once again
Zach Edey closed Friday’s 80-68 win over Gonzaga with 27 points (10-15 FG, 7-10 FT), 14 rebounds and one assist in 38 minutes. Edey was massive against Gonzaga and bullied his opponents down low en route to his sixth consecutive double-double. Edey is averaging 26.7 points, 16.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 blocks per game in three contests in the NCAA Tournament.
Tennessee vs. Purdue CBB Betting Trends
Over is 4-1 in Boilermakers last 5 games following a ATS win
Over is 45-19-1 in Boilermakers last 65 neutral site games
Under is 8-3 in Volunteers last 11 overall
Under is 5-1 in Volunteers last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600
Tennessee vs. Purdue CBB Prediction:
Take Purdue. The Boilermakers are 7-2-1 against the spread in their last 10, are 6-2-1 against the number in their last nine neutral site games as a favorite and are 5-2 at the betting window in their last seven NCAA Tournament games. On the other side, the Volunteers are just 2-5 against the spread in their last seven neutral site games and are 4-9 at the betting window in their last 13 NCAA tournament games overall.
Tennessee vs. Purdue College Hoops Prediction: PURDUE BOILERMAKERS -3.5
