Purdue Boilermakers (3-8) vs Indiana Hoosiers (3-8)
Game Info: Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 12:00 pm (Ross-Ade Stadium)
Betting Odds: Purdue Boilermakers -3.5 -- Over/Under: 52.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Indiana Hoosiers will play the Purdue Boilermakers in a Big Ten game on Saturday afternoon at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. Indiana only has one conference win, while Purdue has doubled that with two Big Ten wins. Here is our Indiana vs Purdue Prediction.
Indiana Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers are 3-8 (1-7) this season after they lost to Michigan State by a score of 24-21 in their last game. Indiana took a 21-17 lead with about four minutes left in the game, but allowed MSU to score with a minute left for the loss. The Hoosiers out gained MSU by a total of 402-317 and forced two turnovers in the game. Indiana’s lone conference win so far this year came against Wisconsin by a score of 20-14, but they have had a few close calls. The Indiana offense is scoring 21.4 points per game with 211.1 passing yards per game and 120.3 rushing yards per game, while going 39.5% on third downs. Brendan Sorsby has thrown for 1,356 yards, 12 touchdowns, and two interceptions for the Hoosiers this season. Trent Howland has rushed for 317 yards and two touchdowns, while Donaven McCulley has caught 43 passes for 596 yards and five scores. The Indiana defense is allowing 29.5 points against per game this year.
Purdue Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers are 3-8 (2-6) this year after they lost to Northwestern by a score of 23-15 last week. Purdue cut the lead to 9-7 in the third quarter, but Northwestern answered with 14 straight points to pull away. The Boilermakers out gained NW by a total of 443-329, but they turned the ball over four times and had three more turnover on downs. Purdue’s two conference wins this season came against Minnesota and Illinois. The Purdue offense is averaging 22.9 points per game with 205.4 passing yards per game and 167.9 rushing yards per game, while going 36.6% on third downs. Hudson Card (questionable) has thrown for 2,112 yards, 12 touchdowns, and eight interceptions for the Boilermakers this season. Devin Mockobee has rushed for 765 yards and six touchdowns, while Deion Burks has caught 40 passes for 542 yards and seven scores. The Purdue defense is giving up 30.4 points against per game this season.
Purdue Boilermakers Team Facts
- The home team has won six of Purdue's last seven games.
- Purdue has covered the spread in each of its last six November games against Indiana.
- Four of Purdue's last five games against non-AP-ranked teams at Ross-Ade Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Hoosiers Team Facts
- Indiana has lost 12 of its last 13 road games against conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of Indiana's last five games.
- Indiana has lost the first half in nine of its last 12 games against conference opponents.
- Each of Indiana's last six road games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Pick
Both of these teams have had very disappointing seasons, but they will have the chance to close the year out with a big rivalry game win here. Indiana has had one possession losses to Louisville, Illinois, and Michigan State, while also playing Penn State very tough. Purdue has some questions at quarterback, as Card is questionable to play. Indiana has looked like the better team this season and they are a few plays from having a much better record, so I am going to take the Hoosiers on the road.