Purdue Boilermakers vs USC Trojans Matchup

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

USC vs Purdue Prediction

Looking to win big? The Trojans and Boilermakers face off at 7:00 ET on FS1. The Boilermakers are hosting the game at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and Purdue is favored to win by -12.5 at home vs. USC.

USC vs. Purdue Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: USC Trojans at Purdue Boilermakers
Where: West Lafayette at Mackey Arena
Date: Friday, February 7th
Betting Odds PUR -12.5, USC +650 | PUR -1000 O/U 147.5

Trojans Preview: Can the Trojans Grab a Win on the Road?

USC fell to 13-9 on the season after a 77-75 road loss to Northwestern on Tuesday. The Trojans were +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.

USC trailed 33-31 at halftime and both teams scored 44 points in the 2nd half. The Trojans’ offense kept pace, but they couldn’t slow down Northwestern enough to secure the win.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

USC's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 18 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws, making 14 of 21 attempts.

Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 44% from the field. Clark Slajchert was efficient, hitting 9 of 11 shots, including 4 of 4 from three, finishing with 24 points. Justin Mullins also contributed, going 4 of 5 from deep and 5 of 6 overall, adding 14 points and 7 rebounds.

Trojans Team Defense

Despite USC's defensive efforts, they allowed 77 points on 40% shooting from the field. The Trojans gave up 21 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 44% success rate for their opponents.

From beyond the arc, USC's defense held the other team to 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. The Trojans also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17, shooting 73%.

Boilermakers Preview: Will the Boilermakers Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Purdue Boilermakers Recent Game/Games

Purdue improved to 18-5 on the season with a 90-81 road win over Iowa on Tuesday. The Boilermakers, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.

After a 36-36 tie at halftime, Purdue pulled away by scoring 54 points in the second half while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 155.5.

Boilermakers Offense Breakdown

Purdue's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points while shooting 52.6% from the field. They hit 12 of 25 from beyond the arc, good for 48%, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 63.2%.

Braden Smith led the way, shooting 73.3% overall and 71.4% from three, finishing with 31 points and 6 rebounds. Josh Dix added 27 points, and Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 25, hitting 10 of 18 shots. Payton Sandfort also had a strong game, knocking down 5 threes and finishing with 23 points and 6 boards.

Boilermakers Team Defense

Purdue's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 19 makes on 28 tries.

From beyond the arc, Purdue's opponents shot 36%, connecting on 11 of 30 three-point attempts. They also went to the line 16 times, making 10 free throws. Purdue gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Trojans vs Boilermakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Trojans have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 74 points per game in this stretch.
Across their last five home contests, Purdue has been good against the spread posting a mark of 5-0. Their overall mark in these games was 5-0, while averaging 74 points per game.
The last ten games that USC was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 4-6 straight up.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Boilermakers have a straight up record of 9-1 and an ATS mark of 7-3.