Marquette vs. Purdue Prediction, Expert Betting Pick and Latest Odds
Looking for Marquette vs. Purdue predictions and expert betting picks? Handicapper Matt McCuen is here to help ahead of Tuesday's game. This top-25 matchup is sure to be a good one at the Fiserv Forum as two unbeaten teams meet. Check out our best bet.
Matt McCuen - November 19, 2024, 3:57 PM EST
3 minMarquette vs. Purdue Prediction, Expert Betting Pick and Latest Odds
The Purdue Boilermakers and the Marquette Golden Eagles clash for a Top-25 showdown tonight as the Fiserv Forum plays host for this primetime matchup.
You came for one pick, but don't worry because I've got a pair of plays I love for this game tonight. Despite Purdue being ranked sixth in the country, they come into this game against the No. 15 Golden Eagles as 5-point underdogs. A little suspicious if you ask me.
Should we take the points with the top-10 teams? Or, should we hammer the favorite? Let's break down exactly how this game is going to play out tonight before we make our college basketball picks.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Odds
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: November 19, 2024
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Where To Watch: FS
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Prediction
Purdue comes into the game with a perfect 4-0 record and that record has placed Purdue 6th in the nation. The Boilermakers are coming off an 87-78 victory over the then-second-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Purdue also has a notable win over the unranked Yale Bulldogs.
Head coach Matt Painter has led Purdue to one of the best records in basketball over the last decade. Last season, Purdue reached the National Championship but came up short against a deep UConn team. Purdue once again has Championship aspirations this season.
Junior Trey Kaufman-Renn leads the team with 18.0 points per game and 6.2 rebounds. Fort Wayne native Fletcher Loyer has averaged 17.0 points per game and 2.8 assists. Braden Smith has added 15.5 points and a team-best 9.5 assists.
Purdue has averaged 85.3 points per game.
Marquette starts the contest with a 4-0 record and comes in ranked 15th in the nation. Smart has done an excellent job since taking over this program. The Golden Eagles have reached the Big Dance in three consecutive seasons. NC State shockingly ended the Golden Eagles season last season.
The Golden Eagles are coming off a big road win on Friday Night over the Maryland Terapins.
Senior Kam Jones leads the team with 24.0 points and 5.0 assists. Jones is one of the best players in college basketball. Milwaukee native David Joplin has averaged 13.3 points and a team-best 7.0 rebounds. Chase Ross has added 13.3 points and 6.0 rebounds.
Marquette has scored 83.0 points per game.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Picks
- Pick: Marquette 1H -2.5 (-115)
- Pick: Marquette -5 (-115)
The line screams Marquette, and we will trust the line tonight. This line opened at 3.5 and has shot up to 5.5 on some books.
Marquette impressed me in their win on Friday over Maryland.
This experienced team is one of the deepest teams in the nation and has dominated on their home floor for the last couple of seasons.
Let's stay hot on the hardwood tonight!
