Unranked Nebraska heads to West Lafayette to face #20 Purdue on Sunday afternoon. The game is at 12:00 PM ET on the Big Ten Network. Can Nebraska cover the 8.5-point spread as road underdogs? Keep reading for our Nebraska vs. Purdue prediction.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 12-3 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 9-6 ATS this season.
The Purdue Boilermakers are 12-4 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 8-8 ATS this season.
Nebraska vs. Purdue Matchup & Betting Odds
837 Nebraska Cornhuskers (+8.5) at 838 Purdue Boilermakers (-8.5); o/u 140.5
12:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, January 12, 2025
Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN
TV: Big Ten Network
Nebraska vs. Purdue Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 91% of public bettors are currently backing Nebraska 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.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Game Notes
Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary notched a double-double in his team’s 97-87 overtime loss to Iowa on Tuesday night. The senior from Columbia, SC recorded 13 points, 13 rebounds, an assist, 2 steals, and a blocked shot. Gary shot 3 of 4 from the foul line in the defeat.
Nebraska guard Brice Williams continued to score at an elite clip on Tuesday. The Charlotte transfer put up 28 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 4 made three-pointers in 39 minutes of game action. Williams leads the Huskers in scoring this season with 19.4 points per contest.
Purdue Boilermakers Game Notes
Boilermakers guard Braden Smith posted a double-double in his team’s 68-50 win over Rutgers on Thursday night. The senior from Westfield, IN logged 16 points, 3 rebounds, 14 assists, 3 steals, a blocked shot, and a made three-pointer in 39 minutes. Smith shot 6 of 10 from the floor and 3 of 5 from the charity stripe in the victory.
Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn also played well in his team’s game on Thursday. The 6’9” 230-pound junior registered 16 points, 5 rebounds, and an assist. Kaufman-Renn is leading the team in scoring with 17.7 points per game on the campaign.
Nebraska vs. Purdue CBB Betting Trends
Nebraska is 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games against Purdue.
The Cornhuskers are 6-9 ATS as the road team since the start of last season.
Purdue is 3-0 ATS in their last 3 games overall.
Purdue is 12-11-1 ATS as the home team since the start of last season.
Nebraska vs. Purdue CBB Prediction:
I like Purdue in this game for two reasons. The first is how well they’ve been playing of late. The Boilermakers are 4-0 straight up and 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Purdue has won their last 4 games by an average of 18.8 points per contest. They have been crushing teams over the past two weeks.
The second reason I like the Boilers in this contest is how well they’ve played against Nebraska at home over the past several years. In Purdue’s last 4 home games against Nebraska, the Boilers are 4-0 straight up and 3-1 against the spread. Purdue has defeated Nebraska by an average of 19 points per game in those 4 contests, dating back to 2018. I like the Boilers to win comfortably at home on Sunday. Purdue is the pick.