Purdue at Nebraska odds, picks and predictions

The No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers (14-1, 3-1 Big Ten) take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (12-3, 2-2) at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET (Peacock). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Purdue vs. Nebraska odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Purdue has reeled off 7 straight victories after the stunning defeat to Northwestern Dec. 1. The Boilers have traded wins and losses ATS over the last 4 games. They failed to cover as 10.5-point favorites in an 83-78 win over the University of Illinois Friday.

Nebraska was bounced 88-72 at Wisconsin Saturday as a 5.5-point underdog. The loss snapped a 5-game winning streak. G Keisei Tominaga had 17 points on 7-for-10 from the floor (3-for-6 from 3-point range). The Huskers covered as 7.5-point dogs the last time Purdue was in their building with a 65-62 defeat in overtime Dec. 10, 2022.

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Purdue at Nebraska odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Purdue -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Nebraska +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
• Against the spread (ATS): Purdue -7.5 (-110) | Nebraska +7.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 150.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Purdue at Nebraska picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 75, Nebraska 71

Moneyline

Nebraska is solid at home at 10-1, and it isn't going to lay down just because the No. 1 team in the country is in town. That said, Purdue has won 4 straight against it. Nebraska last beat Purdue in this building in 2019. So Purdue finds a way, but this is much too large of a price.

PASS.

Against the spread

Purdue is 10-4-1 ATS and 1-1 on the road. The Huskers are 9-6 ATS and 7-4 at home. They actually hit more 3's per game than Purdue 9.3-to-8.4 per game. The Huskers just shoot them at a lower rate 39.4-to-34.1%. That will be an important factor, and that's why I'll take NEBRASKA +7.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

The Over is 5-5 in the last 10 meetings, and each team is 7-3 O/U over their last 10. The 2 matchups last season went Under. Purdue has played to 2 Unders in the last 3. Purdue has an elite offense, 15th in the nation at 85.2 PPG, but Nebraska has an above-average defense. This total is just a little high for me because I expect it to be competitive.

LEAN UNDER 150.5 (-110).

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