Check out our free Northwestern Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers pick and preview for this CFB week 10 game in West Lafayette. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 10 CFB matchup.
Northwestern comes into this game as the slight -1.5-point favorite on the road against Purdue. The over/under line is currently 47.5 points for this matchup, which is set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. The game can be seen on BTN as both teams look to improve their seasons. Northwestern is 3-5, and Purdue is 1-6 heading into this week 10 Big Ten showdown.
Wildcats vs. Boilermakers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: CFB
- Teams: Northwestern Wildcats at Purdue Boilermakers
- Where: West Lafayette at Ross-Ade Stadium
- Date: Saturday, November 2nd
- Betting Odds NW -1.5, NW -121 | PUR +100 O/U 47.5
Wildcats Preview:
Northwestern heads into Week 10 with a 3-5 record, facing Purdue on the road. They are ranked 80th in our power rankings, with just a 6.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Wildcats are 1-2 at home and 1-2 on the road this season.
They’ve been favored in only one game this season, going 1-0 as the favorite and 1-4 as the underdog. Northwestern’s average scoring margin is -3.8 points per game, and their ATS record stands at 2-4.
The over/under line for this week is 47.5 points. Northwestern’s games have averaged 40.5 points, with an average over/under line of 40.9 points. They are 3-3 against the over/under this season.
Wildcats Offense Breakdown
Northwestern’s offense has struggled this season, ranking 121st in our offensive power rankings and averaging just 18.4 points per game, placing them 91st nationally. Their third-down conversion rate is a mere 25.5%, also ranking 121st. They are 119th in passing yards, with 160.2 yards per game, and their rushing attack is averaging 111.6 yards per game.
Jack Lausch leads the Wildcats with 870 passing yards, but he has a passer rating of 65, with four touchdowns and four interceptions. Cam Porter has rushed for 370 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Bryce Kirtz has 414 receiving yards on 27 catches.
Wildcats Team Defense
Northwestern's defense will look to bounce back after allowing 40 points in their recent game against Iowa. They gave up 203 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, while allowing 152 passing yards but no passing touchdowns. The defense did manage to force one interception in the game.
On the season, Northwestern ranks 45th nationally, giving up 22.1 points per game. They are 35th in the country against the run, allowing just 117.4 rushing yards per game. However, they’ve struggled against the pass, ranking 115th by giving up 234.9 passing yards per game.
Boilermakers Preview:
Northwestern heads into Week 10 with a 3-5 record, facing Purdue on the road. They are ranked 80th in our power rankings, with just a 6.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Wildcats are 1-2 at home and 1-2 on the road this season.
They’ve been favored in only one game this season, going 1-0 as the favorite and 1-4 as the underdog. Northwestern’s average scoring margin is -3.8 points per game, and their ATS record stands at 2-4.
The over/under line for this week is 47.5 points. Northwestern’s games have averaged 40.5 points, with an average over/under line of 40.9 points. They are 3-3 against the over/under this season.
Boilermakers Offense Breakdown
Purdue’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 20.3 points per game, which ranks 88th in the nation. They are 102nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10. Their third-down conversion rate is only 33.3%, and they are 122nd in passing yards, averaging 170.9 yards per game. They are 91st in passing attempts, with 24 per game.
Hudson Card leads the team with 738 passing yards and a passer rating of 88. He has thrown seven touchdowns and four interceptions. Purdue’s rushing attack averages 164.6 yards per game. Devin Mockobee has 510 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored two touchdowns.
Boilermakers Team Defense
Purdue’s defense has struggled this season, allowing 38.4 points per game, including 35 points in their recent loss to Oregon. The Ducks racked up 527 total yards, with 229 rushing yards and 298 passing yards, while Purdue managed to force one interception.
Opponents have averaged 234.9 passing yards per game against Purdue, completing 63.5% of their throws. Purdue’s defense has faced the 17th fewest pass attempts in the country but has allowed 216 rushing yards per game, ranking 161st nationally.
Wildcats vs Boilermakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Northwestern Wildcats have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 18 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last three home contests, the Purdue Boilermakers offense has averaged 25 points per game while allowing an average of 46. Purdue posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
- The last five games that Purdue was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 0-5 straight up.
- Although the Northwestern Wildcats have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.
Northwestern Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Purdue Boilermakers +1.5 Be sure to check out our other CFB Football betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.