The Purdue Boilermakers, ranked #13, will play against the #7 Nebraska Cornhuskers on Tuesday. The game will take place at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. This Big Ten conference game is set to start at 7:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on FS1. Nebraska is the favorite with a spread of -2.5, while Purdue is the underdog with a spread of +2.5. The moneyline for Nebraska is -141, and for Purdue, it is +114. The over/under for the game is set at 147.5 points.
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Purdue Boilermakers PPH Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers have a strong recent performance, securing a 19-4 record in the 2026 season. They rank 13th in the AP poll, competing in the Big Ten Conference. In their last three games, they have won two, including a close 68-64 victory against the Oregon Ducks.
Offensively, Purdue excels with an average of 83 points per game, ranking 62nd. Their field goal percentage is 51.1, placing them 12th. They are also effective from the three-point line, shooting 38.5%, which ranks 31st.
The Boilermakers have key players contributing significantly. Fletcher Loyer leads with 13.4 points per game, while Braden Smith adds 15.2 points and 8.6 assists. Trey Kaufman-Renn is another standout, with a field goal percentage of 56.4 and averaging 12.7 points.
Nebraska Cornhuskers PPH Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have had a strong season with a record of 21-2. They rank #7 in the AP poll and play in the Big Ten conference. At home, they have been nearly perfect with a 15-1 record.
In their last three games, the Cornhuskers are 1-2. They won against Rutgers by 12 points but lost to Illinois and Michigan. Despite the recent losses, their overall record shows their strength throughout the season.
Offensively, Nebraska scores an average of 80 points per game. They are effective with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and make 11 three-pointers per game. On defense, they average 7.2 steals per game, which is an area they might look to improve.
Betting Prediction
Purdue averages 83.0 points per game, but their possessions per game are low at 65.0. This means they play a slow-paced game. Nebraska also plays a slower game with 66.6 possessions per game.
Purdue’s effective field goal percentage is high at 58.6, but they attempt few shots per game. Nebraska makes 11.0 three-pointers per game, but their shooting percentage is only 35.7. Both teams are strong defensively with low turnovers and fouls.
The betting trends also support the under. Both teams have hit the under more often than the over this season. Nebraska’s over/under record is 7-16, and Purdue’s is 9-14, indicating a trend towards lower-scoring games.
- PPH Pick: Under 147.5
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