Fargo's CBB Thursday Early Three-Game Package

Purdue (22-11) vs High Point (29-5)

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 12:40 pm

This is a play on the HIGH POINT PANTHERS as part of our CBB Thursday Early Three-Game Package. Purdue made a run to the NCAA Championship last season but that is not expected this year as their numbers in key areas have dropped drastically. The Boilermakers lost six of their final nine regular season games to finish 22-11, but still finished No. 19 in the NET Rankings and in KenPom Rankings so the metrics have them seeded accordingly. They were one of the best defenses in the country last season but fell to No. 159 in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency. Size is also an issue for Purdue, which dropped from No. 10 in rebounds last season to No. 315 this season. This team has lost in the first round in four of the last nine postseasons and three of those were at least 21-win seasons. Since January 28th, High Point is 14-0, with those 14 wins currently the longest winning streak in the country, and the Panthers offense has led the way as they are No. 5 in Effective Field Goal% and No. 3 in 2-Point% Offense. The matchup could not be better as Purdue is No. 331 and No. 364 respectively on defense in those categories. 10* (747) High Point Panthers

Matt’s Pick High Point: +8.5 -118

AUTHOR: Matt Fargo

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