Akron Zips
Basketball NCAAB Sun 16 Nov 19:30
Purdue Boilermakers
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College Basketball Betting Preview: Akron vs Purdue

The Akron Zips battle the Purdue Boilermakers, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Sunday, November 16.

Under 163.5 Looks the Best Option

Akron and Purdue are unlikely to reach the 163.5 points line in our opinion. Therefore, chance an Under wager at -105 and hope the teams don’t reach that number.

Each Team Won Previous Clash

Akron Zips claimed a victory in their previous game. A 109-51 home win occurred against Penn State Shenango.

Purdue Boilmakers triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Alabama Crimson Tide were beaten 87-80.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Akron 29-5 3004 2499 505 19-2 10-3 10W
Purdue 27-8 2858 2455 403 16-5 11-3 4W
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Akron vs Purdue Prediction & Picks

We bring you the complete Akron vs Purdue betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

163.5 points looks too big a number on the totals and we are therefore happy to play the -105 about Under when it comes to this college contest.

The basketball picks at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant stats to confidently recommend every college hoops pick.

Key Akron vs Purdue stats:

  • The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Akron games.
  • The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Akron games.
  • The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Purdue games at home.
  • The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Purdue games at home.

Under 163.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 51.3% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Braden Smith Under 15.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Braden Smith (Purdue) can be backed to score Under 15.5 points at -108. According to our experts, the Players Points total looks too high and we think he will fall short.

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Fletcher Loyer Under 14.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Fletcher Loyer (Purdue) is available at -120 to record Under 14.5 points. In our opinion, he might fall short when it comes to Player Points as we don’t think he will cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 163.5
Spread Akron +18.5
Player Points Braden Smith Under 15.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 163.5. We’ve also gone for Akron +18.5 and Braden Smith (Purdue) to score Under 15.5 points.

The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your picks to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored basketball bet on the matchup which interests them most.

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Correct Score Prediction

Akron Akron logo 71 - 85 Purdue logo Purdue

A 85-71 win for the Boilermakers is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

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Akron vs Purdue Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Purdue Big Favorites

The favorites are 98% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Purdue priced at -5000 to triumph in this college game. At +1400, Akron are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is calculated to be 18.5, while total points comes in at 163.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Under 163.5, then the odds are -105.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Trey Kaufman-Renn Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Trey Kaufman-Renn is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -116 to score Over 19.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -111.

Player Points
Trey Kaufman-Renn (Purdue)
Over 19.5
-116
Under 19.5
-111
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Braden Smith (Purdue)
Over 15.5
-120
Under 15.5
-108
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Fletcher Loyer (Purdue)
Over 14.5
-108
Under 14.5
-120
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Player Assists
Braden Smith (Purdue)
Over 8.5
-106
Under 8.5
-122
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Akron logo Akron Stats
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Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big Ten Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Michigan 31-3 2952 2353 599 19-2 12-1 1L
Nebraska 26-6 2473 2119 354 19-3 7-3 1L
Michigan State 25-7 2526 2189 337 17-3 8-4 2L
Purdue 27-8 2858 2455 403 16-5 11-3 4W
Illinois 24-8 2700 2234 466 15-6 9-2 1L
Wisconsin 24-10 2822 2581 241 16-2 8-8 1L
UCLA 23-11 2643 2414 229 18-3 5-8 1L
Ohio State 21-12 2633 2402 231 15-5 6-7 1L
Iowa 21-12 2482 2177 305 17-3 4-9 1L
Indiana 18-14 2501 2309 192 15-6 3-8 2L
USC 18-14 2515 2494 21 11-7 7-7 8L
Washington 16-17 2545 2430 115 11-6 5-11 1L
Minnesota 15-17 2241 2193 48 13-8 2-9 1L
Northwestern 15-19 2487 2447 40 11-9 4-10 1L
Rutgers 14-19 2329 2479 -150 11-7 3-12 1L
Oregon 12-20 2267 2366 -99 10-10 2-10 1L
Penn State 12-20 2358 2539 -181 10-10 2-10 3L
Maryland 12-21 2300 2527 -227 9-8 3-13 1L
Mid-American Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Miami (OH) 31-1 2901 2409 492 17-1 14-0 1L
Akron 29-5 3004 2499 505 19-2 10-3 10W
Kent State 23-9 2697 2560 137 16-3 7-6 1L
Bowling Green 18-14 2602 2290 312 12-7 6-7 1L
Toledo 19-15 2754 2603 151 13-4 6-11 1L
Buffalo 17-15 2497 2437 60 8-8 9-7 2L
UMass 17-16 2648 2562 86 11-6 6-10 1L
Ohio 15-17 2492 2515 -23 11-8 4-9 4L
Ball State 12-19 2093 2154 -61 8-7 4-12 4W
Central Michigan 10-21 2275 2384 -109 8-5 2-16 2L
Western Michigan 10-21 2318 2464 -146 7-8 3-13 3L
Eastern Michigan 9-21 2105 2231 -126 6-7 3-14 4L
Northern Illinois 9-21 2086 2334 -248 6-7 3-14 5L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak