Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Radford Highlanders Matchup

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

Radford vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Highlanders and Mastodons. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on NEC, and it's hosted by the Mastodons at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Purdue Fort Wayne as the -8.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 153.5 points.

Radford vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Radford Highlanders at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
  • Where: Daytona Beach at Ocean Center
  • Date: Tuesday, November 26th
  • Betting Odds IPFW -8.5, RADF +316 | IPFW -421 O/U 153.5

Highlanders Preview: Will Radford Win on the Road?

Radford Highlanders Recent Game/Games

Radford picked up a 63-48 win over Chicago State on Monday, November 25th. The Highlanders were -14 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.

Radford led 21-19 at halftime before scoring 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29. The total points for the game were 111, well under the O/U line of 143.

Highlanders Offense Breakdown

Radford's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 29.4% from the field and 26.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.3%, and they hit only 31.2% of their two-point attempts.

Free-throw shooting was a bright spot, as they connected on 82.4% of their attempts, going 28/34 from the line. They also grabbed 23 offensive rebounds, with Jalen Forrest contributing 12 points and 6 rebounds in 27 minutes.

Highlanders Team Defense

Radford's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 27% shooting from the field. The Highlanders were particularly effective inside, limiting their opponent to 25% shooting on two-point attempts (10/40).

From beyond the arc, Radford's defense allowed 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 13 attempts (56%).

Mastodons Preview: Will the Mastodons Find a Way to Win at Home?

Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 3-1 on the season with an 87-81 win over Drexel on Monday. The Mastodons were -5.5 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 143.

After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Purdue Fort Wayne turned things around by scoring 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. Their offensive surge after the break was key to securing the win.

Mastodons Offense Breakdown

Purdue Fort Wayne's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points on 55.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.4%, thanks in part to their 63.9% shooting on two-point attempts and 43.5% from beyond the arc.

The Mastodons also hit 84.6% of their free throws and dished out 19 assists. Rasheed Bello led the way with 20 points and 8 assists, while Cole Hargrove added 19 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 75.0% from the field.

Mastodons Team Defense

Purdue Fort Wayne's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made field goals on 59 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Mastodons gave up 23 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 63% success rate for their opponent. From three-point range, they allowed 10 threes on 23 attempts, a 43% shooting percentage. Purdue Fort Wayne also sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 84%.

Highlanders vs Mastodons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Radford has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 65 points per game in these games.
  • Across their last three home contests, Purdue Fort Wayne has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 74 points per game.
  • The last five games that Radford was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
  • As the betting favorite, the Mastodons have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.

Radford vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction & Free Pick

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