The Indiana Hoosiers (7-4, 4-4 Big 10) and Purdue Boilermakers (4-7, 3-5) play Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN at 12 p.m. ET. We analyze the Indiana-Purdue odds and betting lines while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.
Indiana at Purdue: Three things you need to know
1. Indiana got bruised and battered last week in a 39-14 defeat at the hands of Michigan. QB Peyton Ramsey was harassed all day and turned the ball over twice in defeat.
2. Purdue was able to stay with Wisconsin for a good stretch of the game before fading late. Creativity kept the Boilermakers in it but their rushing defense went south — allowing over 400 yards in the loss.
3. For both teams, this game may be more about the Old Oaken Bucket than anything else. Purdue is not bowl-eligible and Indiana is likely locked in no matter what.
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Indiana at Purdue: Odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Indiana 31, Purdue 24
Moneyline (ML)
Indiana is a -278 favorite while Purdue is a +220 underdog at home on Saturday afternoon.
The game hinges on Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm and how much he can frustrate Indiana’s defense. If Brohm’s playcalling can do that, Purdue has a shot at winning. Otherwise, Indiana likely dominates this tilt. Purdue needs another few weapons to win this one. The odds are chalky with a $10 bet garnering a profit of $3.60. PASS.
Against the Spread (ATS)
Purdue is 3-3 against the spread at home, coming in just under one point per game below the line. Indiana is 3-1 ATS on the road and covers by an average of 5.5 points per game. A healthy Ramsey under center for Indiana may be enough to ensure victory.
Back the HOOSIERS (-6.5, -125). Indiana’s rushing attack was held under 100 yards last week by Michigan. Do not expect that this week.
Over/Under (O/U)
The projected total is 56.5. This will be close but side with the UNDER at (-106). Showery and blustery weather may make just enough of an impact to make this more of a running game than most expect. That would favor Indiana even more and keep the scoring down just enough.
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