Witness the Clash of College Basketball Titans

Game Details

After three games on the road, Purdue is now returning home. On Sunday at 12:00 p.m. ET, they will take on the Maryland Terrapins at Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers have been on a scoring spree this season, averaging an impressive 77.8 points per game. However, their recent three-game winning streak was ended by Penn State on Thursday with an 81-70 loss.

Meanwhile, Maryland came into their game on Wednesday with four straight wins but left with five. They dominated the Buckeyes with an 83-59 win, making it a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court. This season, they have won seven matches by 24 points or more. Key player Ja’Kobi Gillespie was in top form, going 7 for 11 and scoring 23 points. He had struggled against Alcorn State on Sunday, so this win was a significant step in the right direction. Derik Queen also contributed with a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Team Records and Odds

Purdue's defeat dropped their record to 7-2, while Maryland's win pushed their record up to 8-1, with four straight wins at home. According to the latest college basketball odds, Purdue is a 4.5-point favorite against Maryland. The oddsmakers initially set the Boilermakers as a 3.5-point favorite, showing their confidence in Purdue's chances. The over/under for the game is 143.5 points.

Looking at the series history, Purdue has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Maryland. The recent matchups have been closely contested, with the scores often coming down to the wire. In the last game on January 02, 2024, Purdue won 67-53. But there have been several close calls in the past, with games decided by single digits.

Shooting Showdown

Purdue has been incredibly accurate this season, making 50% of their field goals per game. However, Maryland is no slouch in this department either, having made 49.5% of their field goals. This clash of shooting abilities will be interesting to watch as both teams look to assert their dominance on the court. It will be a battle of precision and strategy to see which team can convert their shots more effectively.

For those looking to play the spread, it's important to keep in mind that Purdue's opponent has a subpar 2-7 record against the spread vs Maryland over their last nine matchups. This could potentially give Maryland an edge in terms of betting, but as always, anything can happen on the court.