Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers 2/1/2023 Picks, Tips and Game Preview
The Penn State Nittany Lions and the 1st-ranked Purdue Boilermakers will square off in a hard-fought battle at Mackey Arena on Wednesday night. The Nittany Lions are fresh off a commanding 83-61 win over the Michigan Wolverines, improving their record to 14-7 and 5-5 in conference play. Penn State dominated the game from start to finish, outscoring the Wolverines 49-32 in the first half and 34-29 in the second to secure their victory. Lead by the dynamic play of guard Jalen Pickett, who put up 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, the Nittany Lions showed their dominance on the court.
Jalen Pickett is a dominant force for the Nittany Lions, leading the team in points, rebounds, and assists with an average of 17.6, 8.0, and 7.0 respectively. The talented guard is joined by Seth Lundy who contributes an average of 14.2 points per game. The Penn State Nittany Lions average 73.6 points per game this season, making them a formidable opponent on the court.
- The Nittany Lions are 0-5 SU in their last 5 matches with the Boilermakers.
- The Penn State Nittany Lions are 1-12 SU in their last 13 games on the road.
- Penn State is 1-13 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Purdue.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers 2/1/2023 Picks, Tips and Game Preview
The Nittany Lions will clash with the top-ranked Boilermakers at Mackey Arena as Purdue aims for its ninth win of the season on Wednesday. The Boilermakers boast a dominant 21-1 overall record, a sterling 10-1 in conference play, and a perfect 10-1 record at home. They remain atop the Big Ten Conference after dispatching the Michigan State Spartans 77-61 on Sunday.
Zach Edey dominated both sides of the floor, registering 38 points and 13 rebounds, as Purdue shot 50% from the field and outrebounded MSU 37-26. Edey leads the team with 22.1 points per game and 13.0 rebounds per contest, while Braden Smith averages 4.1 assists per game. The Boilermakers also rely on Fletcher Loyer, who scores an average of 12.8 points per outing.
- The total went OVER in 8 of Purdue’s last 10 matches with the Nittany Lions.
- The Purdue Boilermakers are 18-1 SU in their last 19 games at home.
- Purdue is 13-1 SU in their last 14 games at home against Penn State.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. no.1 Purdue Boilermakers. The NCAAB Pick for this contest is Purdue -11. The Purdue Boilermakers will enter Wednesday’s match against the Penn State Nittany Lions riding high on an eight-game winning streak, capped off by a convincing 77-61 victory over the Michigan State Spartans on Sunday. With a defense that allows just 60.3 points per game (ranked 10th in the league) and a field goal shooting defense of 40.2% (ranked 36th in the nation), the Boilermakers will look to continue their dominant form at home, where they hold a 10-1 record this season. With this in mind, it is expected that the Boilermakers will come away with a 76-56 victory over the Nittany Lions.
NCAAB Starting Time: 6:30 PM ET
Location: Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN
Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
TV: BTN
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: Purdue Boilermakers -11
NCAAB Totals: 135.0
