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The Marshall Thundering Herd (3-1) and the No. 6 Purdue Boilermakers (4-1) meet at Mackey Arena Saturday at noon ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Marshall vs. Purdue odds as we make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Marshall secured its second straight win with an 83-62 victory as a 10-point home favorite over Bellarmine Nov. 16 while the total (145) pushed. Marshall outscored Bellarmine 49-28 in the second half. Senior F Nate Martin led the way with 23 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block.
Purdue took its first loss of the season in a 76-58 setback at No. 15 Marquette Tuesday as a 5.5-point underdog. The Under (153) hit with ease. Junior F Trey Kaufman-Renn led the team with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, but 15 turnovers ultimately sealed the Boilermakers’ fate.
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Marshall at Purdue odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:03 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Marshall +1250 (bet $100 to win $1,250) | Purdue -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Marshall +19.5 (-110) | Purdue -19.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Marshall at Purdue picks and predictions
Prediction
Purdue 86, Marshall 68
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no way anyone should consider betting Purdue (-3000) at this price. That’s risking $3,000 to win $100 — not a wise strategy. However, when looking at the spread, things get more enticing.
Against the spread
BET PURDUE -19.5 (-110).
Purdue looks poised for a dominant rebound against Marshall Saturday following its loss to Marquette.
The Boilermakers, ranked 21st in KenPom’s efficiency margin (+20.79), face a Thundering Herd team ranked 166th (-0.50). With home-court advantage at Mackey Arena, Purdue’s elite 3-point shooting (43.8%, 8th nationally) and superior rebounding (51.4% vs. 49.3%) should pave the way for a blowout.
Marshall’s poor shooting from deep (29.0%, 298th) makes it hard to stay competitive.
Purdue should easily cover the 19.5-point spread.
Over/Under
BET OVER 149.5 (-110).
Both teams have the ability to light up the scoreboard.
Marshall averages 82.5 points per game (106th) and plays at an up-tempo pace, ranking 89th in adjusted tempo with 71 possessions per 40 minutes.
While Purdue’s defense is solid, ranking 59th in efficiency (97.9 points per 100 possessions), the Thundering Herd could still push into the upper 60s. If that happens, the Over should hit comfortably.
Both teams prioritize offense, making this an attractive spot for the over.
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