<p>The Penn State Nittany Lions will take on the #5 Purdue Boilermakers this Saturday at 2:00 PM ET. The game will be held at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. This Big Ten conference game is set to air on BTN.</p> <p>Purdue enters the game with a strong 14-1 record, including a 10-1 record at home. Penn State, on the other hand, has a 9-6 record with a 1-2 record on the road. With Purdue favored by 21.5 points, the Nittany Lions will look to overcome the odds against a tough opponent.</p> <h2>Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers</li><li>Venue: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette IN</li><li>Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET</li><li>Betting Odds:         <ul><li>Penn State Spread: +21.5 (-109)</li><li>Purdue Spread: -21.5 (-112)</li><li>Penn State MoneyLine: +1900</li><li>Purdue MoneyLine: -7166</li><li>Over: 152.5 (-112)</li><li>Under: 152.5 (-111)</li></ul></li></ul> <h2>Penn State Nittany Lions Team Preview</h2> <p>The Penn State Nittany Lions are part of the Big Ten conference. They have a season record of 9-6, with a 1-2 record in away games. In their last three games, they have won once and lost twice.</p> <p>Penn State's recent games show they can score points but have struggled in close contests. They lost to Michigan by 2 points, scoring 72, and to Illinois by 8 points, scoring 65. However, they won against North Carolina Central with a strong 90-67 performance.</p> <p>Key players for Penn State include Freddie Dilione V, Kayden Mingo, and Ivan Juric. Dilione leads with an average of 14.3 points per game. Mingo is close behind, averaging 14.9 points per game, while Juric contributes 9.1 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.</p> <h2>Purdue Boilermakers Team Preview</h2> <p>The Purdue Boilermakers are having a strong season with a 14-1 record. They are ranked #5 in the AP poll. In recent games, they secured wins against Washington, Wisconsin, and Kent State.</p> <p>Offensively, Purdue averages 86 points per game, ranking 46th. Their field goal percentage is 51.3, placing them 17th. They also excel in assists, averaging 20.7 per game, which is 5th in the nation.</p> <p>Braden Smith is a key player, contributing both points and assists. Trey Kaufman-Renn is another standout, especially in rebounds. The team has a solid home record of 10-1 this season.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>Purdue is favored by 21.5 points against Penn State. Purdue scores 86.0 points per game, while Penn State allows 77.7 points per game. With Purdue's strong shooting, they can cover the spread. The projected score is Purdue 88, Penn State 65.</p> <p>The over/under line is set at 152.5 points. The combined average points for both teams is 163.7. Purdue's offensive strength suggests a high-scoring game. The projected total is 153 points, so taking the over is recommended.</p>

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