NEWSLETTER
Big Ten action on Friday will see the the No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers (26-5, 15-5 Big Ten) host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (19-13, 10-10 Big Ten) at United Center, starting at 12:00 PM ET.
In its most recent game, Purdue defeated Illinois on Sunday, 76-71. Brandon Newman scored a team-high 19 points (and chipped in five assists and six boards). In its most recent game, Rutgers topped Michigan on Thursday, 62-50. Its leading scorer was Cam Spencer with 18 points.
When is Purdue vs. Rutgers and when does it start?
This contest between the Boilermakers and Scarlet Knights will begin on Friday, March 10, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 12:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Purdue vs. Rutgers
The Boilermakers and Scarlet Knights will take to the hardwood at United Center for this matchup on March 10, and if you’d like to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BTN.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Game Preview
Purdue Stats, Odds & Insights
Purdue is outscoring opponents by 10.7 points per game with a +331 scoring differential overall. It puts up 73.2 points per game (139th in college basketball) and gives up 62.5 per outing (20th in college basketball).
The 73.2 points the Boilermakers average are 13.2 more than the Scarlet Knights allow.
Purdue hits 6.9 three-pointers per game (240th in college basketball) at a 32.7% rate (259th in college basketball), compared to the 6.4 its opponents make while shooting 31.2% from beyond the arc.
The Boilermakers score 76.3 points per game when playing at home, compared to 66.4 points per game on the road, a difference of 9.9 points per contest.
Purdue has been racking up 72.2 points per game in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little lower than the 73.2 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
Rutgers Stats, Odds & Insights
Rutgers’ +254 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 8.0 points per game) is a result of putting up 68.0 points per game (277th in college basketball) while allowing 60.0 per outing (fifth in college basketball).
The Scarlet Knights average 68.0 points, 5.5 more than the Boilermakers allow.
Rutgers makes 5.7 three-pointers per game (332nd in college basketball), 1.5 fewer than its opponents.
At home the Scarlet Knights are putting up 71.1 points per game, 6.8 more than they are averaging on the road (64.3).
While Rutgers is scoring 68.0 points per game in 2022-23, it has fallen short of that in its last 10 games, tallying 60.4 points per contest.
Boilermakers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Edey | 30 | 21.9 | 12.8 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| Fletcher Loyer | 31 | 11.6 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| Braden Smith | 31 | 10.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Mason Gillis | 28 | 6.3 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| Brandon Newman | 31 | 6.1 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
Scarlet Knights Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Omoruyi | 32 | 13.3 | 9.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 0.1 |
| Cam Spencer | 32 | 12.9 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 2.0 |
| Aundre Hyatt | 32 | 9.2 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Caleb McConnell | 26 | 9.0 | 5.6 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Paul Mulcahy | 28 | 8.2 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
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