Detroit Titans vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Purdue Fort Wayne vs Detroit NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Detroit.

Purdue Fort Wayne vs Detroit Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mastodons and Titans. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Titans at Calihan Hall in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets! In this Horizon League matchup, Purdue Fort Wayne is favored bt -8.5 vs. Detroit. The over/under for the game is 147.5 points.

Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Detroit Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Detroit Titans
Where: Detroit at Calihan Hall
Date: Thursday, December 5th
Betting Odds IPFW -8.5, IPFW -344 | DET +264 O/U 147.5

Mastodons Preview: Can the Mastodons Pull Off a Road Win?

Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 4-3 on the season with a 77-57 road win over East Texas A&M on Saturday. Entering the game as -8.5 favorites, the Mastodons not only picked up the win but also covered the spread.

They led 36-26 at halftime and outscored the Lions 41-31 in the second half. The combined points of 134 fell short of the 148.5 O/U line.

Mastodons Offense Breakdown

Purdue Fort Wayne's offense clicked in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They connected on 66.7% of their two-point attempts and hit 11 threes at a 36.7% clip. Despite struggling at the free-throw line, making just 53.3% of their attempts, they dished out 19 assists and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.

Scooter Williams Jr. led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep. Jalen Jackson added 16 points, while Khaliq Abdul-Mateen and Corey Hadnot II each chipped in 15, with Abdul-Mateen knocking down 5 threes. Eric Mulder and Maximus Nelson both contributed 14 points, with Mulder shooting 6 of 7 from the field.

Mastodons Team Defense

Purdue Fort Wayne's defense held their opponent to just 57 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% on 23 of 56 shooting. They allowed 9 two-point baskets on 17 attempts, for a 52% shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 35%, making 14 of 39 three-point attempts. Purdue Fort Wayne also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 4, shooting 44%. The Mastodons gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Titans Preview: Can Detroit Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

Detroit Titans Recent Game/Games

Detroit improved to 3-5 on the season with a 98-89 win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday. The Titans were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game but not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Detroit led 33-25 at halftime but allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44 of their own. The total points for the game reached 187, well over the pre-game O/U line of 134.

Titans Offense Breakdown

Detroit's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 98 points with a 54.8% field goal percentage. They were especially hot from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 14 threes for a 64.3% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 61.3%.

Christian Henry led the way with 28 points and 5 assists, while Da'Sean Nelson added 24 points. Grant Gondrezick chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds, and Orlando Lovejoy dished out 7 assists to go with his 18 points.

Titans Team Defense

Detroit's defense struggled, giving up 89 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 17/31.

From beyond the arc, Detroit's opponents shot 39%, making 11 of 28 threes. They also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 81% of their free throws.

Mastodons vs Titans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, Purdue Fort Wayne has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 76 points per game.
Detroit has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 73 points per game while allowing 76. The team also performed well vs the spread at 5-0.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Titans have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
The Mastodons have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.