Penn State vs Purdue Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Penn State vs Purdue
The Penn State Nittany Lions battle the Purdue Boilermakers, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 10.
Purdue can enjoy a huge victory and a wager on the spread could be the best way forward. Back the big favorites off -22.5 to cover the line against Penn State at -110.
Penn State Nittany Lions lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Michigan Wolverines 74-72.
Purdue Boilmakers were winners last time out. It was a 81-73 home victory against Washington Huskies.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Penn State won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 81-70 triumph when facing Purdue. It’s been eight Purdue wins in the past 10 games between these teams.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Penn State vs Purdue Prediction & Picks
From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Penn State vs Purdue betting preview covers it all.
Game Prediction
There’s a case for taking the -110 that Purdue can overcome the -22.5 in this college showdown. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.
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Key Penn State vs Purdue stats:
Purdue -22.5 Probability
The best betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Fletcher Loyer (Purdue) is available at -125 to total Over 13.5 points. We’ve found an opportunity to bet on Player Points where we’re able to back him to cover the line.
Latest Fletcher Loyer Player Prop Odds
Braden Smith (Purdue) can be backed to register Over 9.5 assists at -125. With some confidence, we can shoot for him to cover the generous Player Assists total.
Latest Braden Smith Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Purdue -21.5. We’ve also gone for Under 152.5 and Fletcher Loyer (Purdue) to score Over 13.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
60
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87
Purdue
Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try the Boilermakers to win 87-60 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.
Penn State 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.
According to the Moneyline betting odds, Purdue are red-hot -10000 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 99% chance of winning this college game. Penn State are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +2000.
The current spread is 22.5 and total points is 152.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. There’s the chance to back Under 152.5 at -110.
Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The best sportsbooks have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.
Trey Kaufman-Renn is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -105 can be found for him scoring Over 15.5 points and there is -120 for him to go Under.
It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.
- NCAAB: 06/12 2024 Purdue 70 Penn State 81
- NCAAB: 13/01 2024 Penn State 78 Purdue 95
- NCAAB: 12/03 2023 Penn State 65 Purdue 67
- NCAAB: 02/02 2023 Penn State 60 Purdue 80
- NCAAB: 09/01 2023 Purdue 76 Penn State 63
- NCAAB: 12/03 2022 Penn State 61 Purdue 69
- NCAAB: 08/01 2022 Purdue 74 Penn State 67
- NCAAB: 27/02 2021 Purdue 73 Penn State 52
- NCAAB: 17/01 2021 Penn State 72 Purdue 80
- NCAAB: 12/02 2020 Penn State 88 Purdue 76
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Penn State Stats
Purdue Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +22.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +22.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -22.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -22.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 153.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 152.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 152.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.50 pts and allowed 78.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.50 pts and allowed 78.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 150.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 152.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 152.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.70 pts and allowed 64.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.40 pts and allowed 65.80 pts in the last 10 home games
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 |
- 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
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