Rutgers vs. Purdue Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [2/22/2024]

College basketball action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as Rutgers looks to defy the odds against Purdue at Mackey Arena.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Thursday's Rutgers vs. Purdue matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Rutgers vs. Purdue Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Rutgers and Purdue 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of college basketball predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives Purdue a 91% chance of defeating Rutgers. Our predicted final score has Purdue winning 75-61.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and both Rutgers and Purdue have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 139 points also has a 54% chance of going under.

Rutgers vs. Purdue Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Rutgers	Purdue
Spread	+14.5 (-105)	-14.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+950	-1650
Total	o139 (-122)	u139 (+102)

• Purdue is currently the -14.5 favorite against Rutgers, with -115 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Rutgers (+14.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for Purdue at -1650, which means you can risk $1,650 to win $100 for a total payout of $1,750 if it gets the W.
• DraftKings also has the best moneyline odds for Rutgers at +950, where you can bet $100 to profit $950, earning a total payout of $1,050 if it wins.
• The Over/Under is set at 139 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -122, as well as the best odds for the Under at +102.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Rutgers vs. Purdue Picks

Our predictions, matched with the current odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in our college basketball best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Rutgers +14.5	-105
Moneyline	Rutgers	+950
Total	Under 139	+102

While Purdue is more likely to win the game, betting on Rutgers moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Rutgers vs. Purdue Game Information

Thursday's action between Purdue and Rutgers in college basketball action at Mackey Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Rutgers vs. Purdue
• Date: Thursday February 22, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Mackey Arena

Our full coverage of Rutgers vs. Purdue includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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