Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Purdue vs North Carolina State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in San Diego.
Purdue vs North Carolina State Prediction
Betting on today's Boilermakers and Wolfpack game? Catch the action at LionTree Arena in San Diego, CA, as the Wolfpack hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on FS1. In this non-conference matchup, Purdue is favored by -7.5 against North Carolina State. The over/under for the game is 146.5 points.
Purdue vs. North Carolina State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Purdue Boilermakers at North Carolina State Wolfpack
- Where: San Diego at LionTree Arena
- Date: Thursday, November 28th
- Betting Odds PUR -7.5, PUR -292 | NCST +232 O/U 146.5
Boilermakers Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Purdue?
Purdue continued their strong start to the season with an 80-45 win over Marshall on Saturday, November 23rd. The Boilermakers were heavy favorites, entering the game as -20.5 point favorites, and they covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game ended at 125, well below the over/under line of 149.5.
Purdue took control early, leading 39-24 at halftime, and they maintained their dominance in the second half, outscoring Marshall 41-21. Their defense played a key role in the win, allowing just 21 points after the break.
Boilermakers Offense Breakdown
Purdue's offense put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They hit 56.2% of their two-point attempts (18/32) and connected on 37.5% from beyond the arc (6/16).
At the free-throw line, the Boilermakers made 26 of 33 attempts, good for 78.8%. They also dished out 18 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds. Trey Kaufman-Renn led the way with 18 points, while Camden Heide and Myles Colvin each added 13, with Heide going a perfect 3/3 from deep.
Boilermakers Team Defense
Despite Purdue's defensive efforts, they couldn't stop the opposing team from scoring 45 points. The Boilermakers allowed their opponents to shoot 50% from the field, with 24 made field goals on 48 attempts.
From two-point range, Purdue's defense gave up 18 baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% shooting percentage. They also allowed 6 three-pointers on 16 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 37% from beyond the arc.
Wolfpack Preview: Will the Wolfpack Pull Through as the Home Underdog?
North Carolina State improved to 4-0 with an 84-61 win over William & Mary on Friday. The Wolfpack, who were -15.5 favorites, covered the spread at home.
NC State led 43-24 at halftime, but the 2nd half was more competitive, with the Wolfpack outscoring the Tribe 41-37. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the O/U line of 163.5.
Wolfpack Offense Breakdown
North Carolina State put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.6% of their threes (6/19).
Noah Collier led the way with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Marcus Hill added 19 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 33.3% from three-point range.
Wolfpack Team Defense
Despite giving up 61 points, North Carolina State's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, with 31 made baskets on 65 attempts. Inside the arc, their opponent connected on 54% of their shots, going 25/46 on two-point attempts.
From three-point range, the Wolfpack held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 69%, making 16 of 23 attempts. North Carolina State also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Boilermakers vs Wolfpack Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, Purdue has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 73 points per game.
- Across their last five home contests, North Carolina State has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 71 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Wolfpack have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. North Carolina State posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
- Purdue has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Purdue vs North Carolina State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: North Carolina State +7.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.