It will be a battle between Big 10 opponents when the Maryland Terrapins (6-2) welcome the Purdue Boilermakers (6-2) to Xfinity Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 1, 2017.<\/p>\n
Purdue is a 2-point favorite on the opening line, while the Over\/Under (O\/U) for the game opened at 144 points.<\/p>\n
The Boilermakers will be looking for a similar result after defeating the No. 17 Louisville Cardinals in their last contest, 66-57. The Boilermakers knocked down 23 of their 32 free throws (71.9 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 13.4 (better than their season average of 15.2). Dakota Mathias played a pivotal role for Purdue with 13 points.<\/p>\n
The last time the Terrapins played, they lost a tough one against the Syracuse Orange, 72-70. Syracuse’s 15.3 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Maryland, who had a mark of 23.1. The Orange’s mark was worse than their season average of 13.8, while the Terrapins’ was above the 16.9 mark opponents have averaged against Syracuse this season. Maryland’s Kevin Huerter had a good game, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 8-for-11 shooting.<\/p>\n
Dating back to last season, Maryland has done a solid job of getting to the free throw line. They rank 36th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.292), but Purdue has been among the best in the nation at keeping opponents off the line (ranking third by allowing a FTA rate of 0.161). Furthermore, the sharp-shooting offense of the Boilermakers ranks 14th in effective field goal percentage (0.561), while the Terrapins have been 25th-best in the NCAA at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.461).<\/p>\n
Purdue comes into the contest with records of 6-2 straight up (SU) and 5-2 against the spread (ATS). Vegas tends to place the total low when the Boilermakers are involved, as four of their 7 games have ended over the total.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Maryland owns records of 6-2 SU and 3-2-1 ATS. Contrary to Purdue, games including the Terrapins have a tendency to go under the total (75.0 percent).<\/p>\n
The Boilermakers won the lone game against the Terrapins last season, 73-72. The Boilermakers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.8 vs. 19.4) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.452 vs. 0.431).<\/p>\n
Predictions: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue, O\/U – Over<\/p>\n
Betting Notes (2016-Present):<\/p>\n
Maryland ranks 29th in blocks per game (4.9) while Purdue ranks 170th (3.1).<\/p>\n
The Boilermakers rank second in assists per game (18.3) while the Terrapins rank 118th (14.4).<\/p>\n
Purdue ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Maryland ranks 87th (33.7).<\/p>\n
The Terrapins average 22.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 119th in the NCAA. The Boilermakers rank 153rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.1).<\/p>\n
Purdue ranks 226th in steals per game (5.5) while Maryland ranks 237th (5.3).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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