Purdue vs NC State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/28/24

In this article, we will formulate a Purdue vs NC State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 28th at LionTree Arena in San Diego, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers are 5-1 this year after they defeated Marshall by a score of 80-45 in their last game. Purdue led 39-24 at halftime and cruised to an easy victory in the second half. The Boilermakers shot 50% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 78.8% on free throws in the game. Trey Kaufman-Renn led Purdue with 18 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Boilermakers lost to Marquette by a score of 76-58 but did win their first four games of the year, including a win over Alabama. Purdue has scored 79.8 points per game and they have allowed 67.7 points per game, while also averaging 34 rebounds and 18.7 assists per game this season. Trey Kaufman-Rose is averaging 17.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Purdue is shooting 50.5% from the field, 70.5% on free throws, and 43% on three-pointers this year. 

NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview

The NC State Wolfpack are 5-0 this season after they defeated William & Mary by a score of 84-61 in their last game. NC State led 43-24 at halftime and added 41 more points in the second half in the win. The Wolfpack shot 48.4% from the field, 31.6% on three-pointers, and 69.6% on free throws in the game. Marcus Hill led NC State with 19 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Wolfpack defeated Colgate by a score of 72-49 and Coastal Carolina by a score of 82-70. NC State has scored 83.2 points per game and they have allowed 63.6 points per game, while also averaging 37 rebounds and 15 assists per game this season. Jayden Taylor is averaging 13.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while NC State is shooting 50.5% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 28.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Purdue will beat NC State

• Purdue has won 21 of its last 22 day games against non-conference opponents.
• NC State has lost nine of its last 10 day games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• NC State has lost the first half in six of its last seven day games played at neutral venues.

Purdue vs NC State Prediction 

NC State comes into this matchup with an undefeated record to start the season, but they have yet to play any good teams. Purdue does have one loss against Marquette, but they also picked up a home win against Alabama. Both teams are shooting over 50% from the field, but Purdue has been the way more impressive team. Take the Boilermakers here. 

David Racey's Pick: Purdue -6.5