Marquette vs. Purdue odds, line: 2024 college basketball picks, November 19 best bets by proven model
Marquette vs. Purdue odds, line, spread: 2024 college basketball picks, November 19 best bets by proven model
No. 17 Purdue hosts No. 11 Marquette in a marquee non-conference clash Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Purdue had won 11 straight games before losing 79-76 at Florida State on Nov. 15, while Marquette has won six of seven to start the season.
The Boilermakers are a 7.5-point favorite in the latest Purdue vs. Marquette odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is set at 142.5.
Before making any Marquette vs. Purdue picks or college basketball predictions, you need to see the predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated an impressive profit of over $2,400 for $100 players on its top-rated college basketball picks against the spread.
The model knows Marquette is averaging 89.6 points per game, thanks in part to scoring 95 or more in three of its first seven outings.
Marquette vs. Purdue odds, spread, over-under
- Purdue -7.5
- Over-under: 142.5
Here are some key betting trends for Purdue vs. Marquette
- Purdue is 5-2 against the spread in its last seven games.
- Marquette is 3-4 against the spread in its last seven games.
- Purdue has won the past two meetings.
Why Marquette can cover
The Golden Eagles have a balanced scoring attack, with Olivier-Maxence Prosper (17.6 points per game), Kam Jones (16.3) and Tyler Kolek (15.0) all averaging more than 15 per game.
Marquette also has one of the top rebounding teams in the country, averaging 43.3 boards per game.
Why Purdue can cover
The Boilermakers have a star in Zach Edey, who is averaging 23.3 points and 13.3 rebounds per game.
Purdue also has a strong supporting cast, with Braden Smith (11.0 points per game), Ethan Morton (10.3) and Caleb Furst (9.1) all capable of putting up big numbers.
How to make Marquette vs. Purdue picks
The model is leaning under on the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations.
You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
