Queens vs Purdue Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Queens vs Purdue
No. 15 Queens University Royals take on No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers in this NCAA Tournament First Round matchup at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, with tip-off scheduled for 18:35 on Friday, March 20.
We’ve smashed into Queens +25.5 and this spread wager at -110 means we need the Royals to avoid a heavy defeat against Purdue.
The Queens University Royals (21-13, 3rd in ASUN) secured a 98-93 overtime road victory against the Central Arkansas Bears in their last matchup.
The Purdue Boilermakers (27-8, 6th in Big Ten) won their last game, beating the Michigan Wolverines 80-72 on the road.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Queens
|
21-13 | 2886 | 2820 | 66 | 13-3 | 8-10 | 3W |
Queens vs Purdue Prediction & Picks
Our Queens vs Purdue tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.
Game Prediction
Queens have been given a huge number on the spread. We recommend taking the -110 that the underdogs cover the +25.5 line in this NCAA Tournament matchup.
Our team of college basketball handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.
Key Queens vs Purdue stats:
Queens +25.5 Probability
According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
If the initial odds don’t grab your fancy, there’s the option to shoot for more juice by moving the line when it comes to your pick. It all comes down to how confident you feel.
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Player Prop Picks
Trey Kaufman-Renn (Purdue) is available at -112 to record Over 17.5 points. We are happy to back Overs when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.
Latest Trey Kaufman-Renn Player Prop Odds
Braden Smith (Purdue) can be backed to record Under 16.5 points at -123. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points as the line looks high enough.
Latest Braden Smith Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Queens +25.5 on the spread, Under 162.5 and Trey Kaufman-Renn (Purdue) to score Over 17.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
68
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90
Purdue
There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to the Boilermakers winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 90-68 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.
Queens 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.
With an estimated 99% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -10000 betting odds about Purdue triumphing in this first round game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +3000 about Queens University.
25.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 159.5 right now. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to bet Under 159.5, there are odds of -105.
College hoops fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the top basketball sportsbooks and find the best value picks.
Trey Kaufman-Renn is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -130 that he scores Over 15.5 points or -100 that he goes Under.
There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Queens University Stats
Purdue Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 168.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 162.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.50 pts and allowed 81.20 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season 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 |
| The ASUN | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Austin Peay
|
22-9 | 2530 | 2269 | 261 | 13-2 | 9-7 | 1L |
Central Arkansas
|
22-12 | 2749 | 2541 | 208 | 16-2 | 6-10 | 1L |
|
Queens
|
21-13 | 2886 | 2820 | 66 | 13-3 | 8-10 | 3W |
Lipscomb
|
19-13 | 2548 | 2423 | 125 | 13-2 | 6-11 | 1L |
FGCU
|
16-18 | 2631 | 2598 | 33 | 12-6 | 4-12 | 1L |
West Georgia
|
15-17 | 2450 | 2546 | -96 | 11-5 | 4-12 | 1L |
Bellarmine
|
13-19 | 2561 | 2614 | -53 | 11-5 | 2-14 | 1L |
Jacksonville
|
12-20 | 2339 | 2349 | -10 | 8-5 | 4-15 | 1L |
Stetson
|
12-21 | 2431 | 2631 | -200 | 9-5 | 3-16 | 1L |
Eastern Kentucky
|
10-21 | 2446 | 2552 | -106 | 7-8 | 3-13 | 3L |
North Alabama
|
9-21 | 2082 | 2328 | -246 | 5-8 | 4-13 | 2L |
North Florida
|
7-25 | 2547 | 2821 | -274 | 5-9 | 2-16 | 2L |
- 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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