Canceled: Purdue at Indiana: 12/18/20 College Football Picks and Prediction

On the season, Purdue is averaging 27.2 ppg on 390.5 total yards per game (309.0 passing yds/g; 81.5 rushing yds/g). Offensively, Purdue has been led by WR David Bell who had 53 receptions for 625 yards 7 8 TD. QB Jack Plummer has completed 71.0% of his passes for 938 yards, 8 TD, & 2 INT. The other top receivers outside of David Bell have been Milton Wright (24 rec, 305 yards, 2 TD), Rondale Moore (35 rec, 270 yards), and Payne Durham (16 rec, 166 yards, 3 TD). Leading the way for the Boilermakers backfield has been Zander Horvath who has 442 rushing yards & 2 TD on 89 carries while also hauling in 30 receptions for 304 yards.

Defensively, Purdue is allowing their opponents to average 29.8 ppg on 399.0 total yards per game (254.2 passing yds/g; 144.8 rushing yds/g).

The 12th ranked Indiana Hoosiers won their 2nd straight game and improved to 6-1 on the season after defeating the 16th ranked Wisconsin Badgers, 14-6, on December 5th. Indiana’s defense was outstanding at keeping the Badgers off the scoreboard and was able to hold on the victory after a 7-yard TD reception by Whop Philyor gave Indiana a 14-3 lead with 11:03 left in the 3rd quarter. Indiana was outgained by Wisconsin by a 342-217 margin, however, won the turnover battle by a 2-1 margin in the victory. Leading the way for the Hoosiers was QB Jack Tuttle who completed 13 of 22 passes for 130 yards & 2 TD’s.

On the season, Indiana is averaging 30.1 ppg on 358.1 total yards per game (258.0 passing yds/g; 100.1 rushing yds/g). Offensively, took a major hit with a season ending ACL injury to QB Michael Penix Jr. (56.4 CMP %, 1,645 yards, 14 TD, 4 INT) and will now need to rely on QB Jack Tuttle (66.7 CMP %, 161 yards, 2 TD). The top receiving threats for the for the Hoosiers have been Ty Fryfogle (34 rec, 687 yards, 7 TD), Whop Philyor (36 rec, 414 yards, 3 TD), Miles Marshall (17 rec, 257 yards, TD), and Peyton Hendershot (23 rec, 151 yards, 4 TD).

Defensively, Indiana is holding their opponents to an average of 19.4 ppg on 361.7 total yards per game (226.0 passing yds/g; 135.7 rushing yds/g).

The Boilermakers are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record, however, are just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Friday games. The Hoosiers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 conference games and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.

Purdue hasn’t been able to pick up many wins lately, however, the Boilermakers have been competitive as their last 4 losses have come by just an average of just 6.8 ppg. Indiana has had an incredible season, however, Purdue has a passing attack that certainly can put up some points on the tough Hoosiers defense and as losing Michael Penix Jr. is such a major blow to the Indiana offense, I think Purdue does enough on the road here to cover with the points. Good Luck!