Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers Predictions, Picks, Odds, and NCAA Basketball Betting Preview – February 1, 2023

The Purdue Boilermakers have a shot at winning their 11th game of the season versus Big Ten opponents this coming Wednesday when they welcome the Penn State Nittany Lions at Mackey Arena. Will the Boilermakers improve to 11-1 in the league? Or will the Nittany Lions score a big upset? Check out our preview of this Penn State vs Purdue matchup in the 2022-23 NCAA basketball season. There are more college basketball previews to read here at TopBet, so feel free to look around and make bets once you’re ready.

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Betting Preview for the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA College Basketball Game on February 1 2023

Where: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN

When: Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 6:30 PM ET

Line: Penn State Nittany Lions (odds) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (odds) – view all 2023 NCAAB lines

TV Broadcast: CBS

Betting on the Penn State Nittany Lions (odds)

Record: 14-7 Overall/5-5 Conference

Penn State has been wildly inconsistent of late in terms of game results. The Nittany Lions have alternated wins with losses over their last five games, during which they have collected a 3-2 straight-up record. In their most recent outing, the Nittany Lions embarrassed the Michigan Wolverines in an 83-61 home win last Sunday. Jalen Pickett balled out big time in that game, scoring 25 on 10/17 shooting from the floor, while Seth Lundy contributed 22 points. Pickett, Lundy, and Andrew Funk are the three-punch combo of this Penn State team that is a top-30 team in the nation in adjusted offensive efficiency with 114.9 points per 100 possessions, per KenPom.

Penn State is 5-5 against the spread in its last 10 road games.

Betting on the Purdue Boilermakers (odds)

Record: 21-1 Overall/10-1 Conference

Purdue is undoubtedly the best team in the Big Ten at the moment, as the Boilermakers have already 10 wins against conference rivals this season. They have also defeated already Penn State this season, scoring a 76-63 victory over the Nittany Lions on Jan. 8. Zach Edey flexed his muscles in that game and scored 30 points to go with 13 rebounds. He is a tough matchup for Penn State, given his height, skill, and experience. The 7-4 junior is averaging 22.1 points and 13.0 rebounds per game this season for Purdue, which is also limiting opponents to only 60.3 points per contest.

Purdue is 3-2 against the spread in its last five meetings with the Nittany Lions.

Writer’s Prediction

Purdue wins, 72-64.

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