Free NCAA Tournament Hoops Pick: Purdue vs. Huskies CBB Odds
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NCAA Tournament Handicapping Analysis:
(34-4) Purdue Boilermakers vs. Connecticut Huskies (36-3)
Date: Monday, April 8th
Time: 9:20 PM EST
Venue: State Farm Stadium, Connecticut, AZ
NCAA Tournament Betting ATS Odds: Purdue +7 | Huskies -7 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Huskies +239 | Purdue -304
CBB Total: O/U 145
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Planning on watching today’s Boilermakers and Huskies game? Catch the action at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 9:20 ET on TBS.
The over/under for this game is set at 145 points, and Connecticut is favored by -7 against Purdue in a non-conference matchup.
Boilermakers vs. Huskies ATS
As the underdog this season, Purdue has an ATS record of 2-0 and an overall ATS mark of 21-15-2. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Boilermakers are 7-3 vs. the spread. On the road, Purdue has gone 6-5-1 ATS this year and they are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 road contests.
As the favorite, UConn has been excellent vs. the spread this season, going 26-11-1. Their ATS record at home is 18-8 and they are 9-1 vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the favorite. Overall, the Huskies have an ATS mark of 26-12-1 this year.
Purdue Boilermakers
After defeating North Carolina State 63-50, Purdue is now 34-4 overall and 18-4 in Big Ten play. The Boilermakers have won five straight games and are 16-0 in non-conference action. On the road, Purdue is 9-3 this season and has won two straight games.
For the season, the Boilermakers have been the underdog just twice, going 2-0 in those games. On average, Purdue has outscored its opponents by 5.5 points per game on the road compared to +18.0 points per game at home. So far, the Boilermakers have been favored in 36 of their 38 games.
On the season, the over/under record for Purdue games is 22-15-1. Today’s over/under line of 145 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (147.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points. So far this year, 14 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s line of 145.
Purdue Boilermakers Stats
In contrast to their season average of 83.4 points per game, the Purdue had a below average performance. They scored 63 points against North Carolina State and had a field goal percentage of 40%. Offensively, the Boilermakers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, placing them 36th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 24th in terms of percentage and 89th in three-pointers made.
At present, the Boilermakers’ defense is nationally ranked 87th, allowing 68.8 points per game. The Purdue defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 50 points and allowed North Carolina State to connect on 10 threes.
Connecticut Huskies
Connecticut enters this game with a 36-3 record, including a perfect 26-0 mark at home. They have won 12 straight games, and they are currently riding a 26-game winning streak at home.
Over their last 10 games at home, the Huskies are 10-0, and they are 5-0 in their last five games played at home. They have an average scoring margin of +23.5 points per game at home this season.
Today’s over/under line of 145 is very close to the average over/under line in Connecticut’s games this year (145.3). So far, the over/under record in their games is 17-22. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points and their OU record during this stretch is 0-3. On the season, 21 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line of 145.
Connecticut Huskies Stats
The Huskies’ offense wrapped up their last game with 86 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 81.5 points per contest. One area that the Connecticut offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 177th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 49%.
Connecticut’s defense has been playing well, ranking 12th nationally, with 63.5 points allowed per game. So far, the Connecticut defense is giving up an average of 9.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.1 times per game (363rd).
NCAA Stats
| Stat | PUR | UCONN |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 83.4 (20th) | 81.5 (28th) |
| FG % | 48% (36th) | 49% (28th) |
| 3 Point FG% | 40% (24th) | 36% (119th) |
| 3 Point Attempts | 20.4 (240th) | 24 (101st) |
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Purdue Boilermakers vs. Connecticut Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Boilermakers are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Huskies are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Boilermakers are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Huskies have gone 6-3-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Boilermakers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Huskies’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
NCAA Basketball Betting – 4* Purdue Boilermakers vs. Connecticut Huskies Free Pick: Connecticut -7
The Huskies is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 77-67. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Huskies at -7.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 145, and our model projects the Boilermakers and Huskies to reach a combined total of 144 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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Purdue Boilermakers vs. Connecticut Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Tweet Of The Day
There is one chapter left to write.
It’s National Championship Monday. pic.twitter.com/Nd8YIPK0l0
— Purdue Men's Basketball (@BoilerBall) April 8, 2024
https://twitter.com/UConnHuskies/status/1777334062006591544
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