College Basketball: Louisville vs. Purdue Predictions Against the Spread 11/28/17
Will the Purdue Boilermakers cover the point spread tonight when they host the Louisville Cardinals at 8:00 p.m. ET?
The Odds: Louisville at Purdue, 8:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday
According to oddsmakers, the Boilermakers are 8.5-point home favorites versus the Cardinals. Louisville opened as a 7-point road underdog but the line has climbed nearly two full points. As for the total, the number hit the board at 146 but climbed to 149.5.
The Cardinals enter play tonight with a 4-0 record but they have not played a true road game yet. The Boilermakers, meanwhile, are 5-2 on the year and 3-0 at home. From a betting standpoint, Louisville is 1-2 against the spread in lined games this year. Purdue is 4-2 at the betting window.
Louisville Cardinals Injury Report
Raymond Spalding is probable with an ankle injury. Jo Griffin, however, is questionable with his own ankle injury. Brian Bowen II is out for the year due to suspension, while Ryan McMahon is out with a ribs injury.
Purdue Boilermakers Injury Report
As of this writing, there is no player listed on Purdue’s injury report.
Our Prediction
The Cardinals are just 1-4 against the spread in their last five non-conference games. In their last seven games following a win, Louisville is just 1-6 against the number. The Cardinals have also dropped seven of their last eight games dating back to last year.
Meanwhile, the Boilermakers are 12-3-1 against the spread in their last 16 games played on Tuesday. In their last 11 games coming off a win of more than 20 points, they’re also 8-2-1 against the spread. Purdue is 6-2 at the betting window in its last eight games against the ACC as well. Finally, in the Boilermakers’ last 33 games overall, they’re 21-10-2 at the betting window.
Tuesday College Basketball Prediction: Purdue Boilermakers -8.5
