Rutgers vs. Purdue: College Basketball Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions (Monday)
Happy New All! This is where the college basketball season really takes off, as we are officially in the year of March Madness. I hope that successfully betting on college basketball was part of your New Year’s resolution because I will be providing successful plays up until the end of the season.
Here are my best bets for today’s men’s college basketball slate. And here’s a closer look at Rutgers vs. Purdue.
All odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
College Basketball Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Rutgers vs. Purdue
In a lowkey slue of Monday games post-New Year’s, Rutgers and Purdue offer a little excitement on the slate. Purdue hopes to remain undefeated at the top of the AP rankings, and Rutgers hopes to get back into the top 25.
I am not exactly making a crazy claim when I say this: Purdue is due for some regression. Despite their undefeated record, they are only 10-3 according to ShotQuality this season, the same ShotQuality as Rutgers. The Boilermakers also rank second in offensive rebounding and 15th in turnover percentage, neither of which is sustainable.
I am surprised that this line sits at eight. Most projection sites tally this game closer to five or six points. Purdue is destined for a loss soon. Of late, they rank 341st in momentum based on Haslametrics. And while the Boilermakers have been rebounding at a ridiculous rate, Rutgers 19th ranked defensive rebounding rate will compete well in West Lafayette.
The easy play is at Rutgers tonight. Purdue has already had their quintessential overtime victory against a bad Big Ten team, they are due for another game like that tonight.
Play: Rutgers +8.5 (-115)
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