Unranked Toledo heads to West Lafayette to face #21 Purdue on Sunday night. The game is at 6:00 PM ET on Big Ten Network. Can Purdue cover the 21-point spread as home favorites? Keep reading for our Toledo vs. Purdue prediction.
The Toledo Rockets are 6-5 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 5-5 ATS this season.
The Purdue Boilermakers are 8-4 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 5-7 ATS this season.
Toledo vs. Purdue Matchup & Betting Odds
685 Toledo Rockets (+21) at 686 Purdue Boilermakers (-21); o/u 155.5
6:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, December 29, 2024
Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN
TV: Big Ten Network
Toledo vs. Purdue Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 85% of public bettors are currently backing Toledo 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.
Toledo Rockets Game Notes
Rockets guard Sam Lewis was solid in his team’s 78-49 loss to Houston on December 18th. In that game, the 6’6” sophomore put up 14 points, 3 rebounds, an assist, and a made three-pointer. Lewis shot 4 of 11 from the floor and 5 of 5 from the foul line in the defeat.
Toledo forward Javan Simmons also played well in his team’s game two weeks ago. The sophomore from Gahanna, OH logged 9 points, 3 rebounds, and a steal. Simmons is third on the team in scoring with 11.5 points per game this season.
Purdue Boilermakers Game Notes
Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox provided a spark off the bench in his team’s 87-69 loss to Auburn last Saturday. In 19 minutes, the freshman from Lexington, MA recorded 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. Cox shot 3 of 5 from long distance and converted all 7 of his free throw attempts in the loss.
Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn stuffed the stat sheet in his club’s loss to Auburn last weekend. The 6’9” junior registered 15 points, 8 rebounds, and an assist. Kaufman-Renn is leading the team in scoring with 17.9 points per game on the campaign.
Toledo vs. Purdue CBB Betting Trends
Toldeo is 5-4 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
The Rockets are 12-11 ATS in non-conference games since the start of last season.
Purdue is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Purdue is 16-19-2 ATS as a home favorite since the start of the 2022 season.
Toledo vs. Purdue CBB Prediction:
Purdue is favored by 21 points in this game. The Boilermakers have exactly 2 wins this season by 22 points or more. Purdue defeated Northern Kentucky 72-50 on November 8th, and the Boilers beat Marshall 80-45 on November 23rd. It’s worth noting that Purdue is 1-3 straight up and 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 games overall. The Boilermakers seem to be missing Zach Edey, who was picked in the first round of last year’s NBA Draft.
Toledo covered the spread as 29.5-point underdogs against Houston on December 18th. That’s the last game that the Rockets have played. So they will have 10 full days of rest before taking on Purdue. The Boilermakers’ last game was last Saturday against Auburn, who’s the best team in the country this season. They’ll be at a rest disadvantage on Sunday. I think this line’s a bit high, so I’m taking Toledo and the points in this contest.