Check out our free Boilermakers vs Hoosiers pick and preview for NCAAF week 13 game in Bloomington. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week’s NCAAF matchup.
Boilermakers vs Hoosiers Pick & Preview: NCAAF Week 13 Betting Odds
The Purdue Boilermakers travel to take on the Indiana Hoosiers, at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) in Bloomington, IN. Kickoff for this week’s game is set for 3:30 PM ET and will be televised on BTN. Purdue comes into this Big Ten contest, as the -10.5 point road favorite. The over-under point total is currently set at 54.
Boilermakers vs Hoosiers Matchup at a Glance
- Sport: NCAAF
- Teams: Purdue Boilermakers at Indiana Hoosiers
- Where: Bloomington at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)
- Date: Saturday, November 26th
- Betting Odds:
- PUR -10.5, PUR -415 | IND +315 O/U 54
Boilermakers Preview:
As the Boilermakers travel to take on the Indiana Hoosiers, they have an overall record of 7-4. This includes going 5-3 in Big Ten action.
In their previous game, Purdue knocked off Northwestern by a score of 17-9. However, grabbing the home win, Boilermakers did not cover the spread, as they were 17.5 point favorites. With their 26 combined points, the two teams remained below the over-under line of 44.5. In the loss, the team’s defense gave up a total of 240 yards, with 162 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 43rd in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, Purdue is ranked 103rd in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 78 yards through the air.
Coming into this week’s game, the Purdue offense is averaging 28.45. So far, big plays have been hard to come by for the unit, as they rank poorly in explosive plays in both on the ground and through the air. However, they have an opportunity to put together an above average performance vs a Indiana defense ranked 79th in EPA. One matchup to watch in this game, is if Purdue can generate some success in the run game. So far, the team is averaging 129.18 rush yards per game and have a matchup vs a Indiana defense that is vulnerable up front. So far, the Boilermakers are the 34th ranked team in pass yards per game, with an average of 279.0. This has come while throwing the ball an average of 42.18 times per contest, placing them 12th in the NCAA.
Hoosiers Preview:
As the Hoosiers travel to take on the Purdue Boilermakers, they have an overall record of 4-7. This includes going 2-6 in Big Ten action.
In their last game, Indiana defeated Michigan State 39-31, despite being the 12.0 point underdogs. The two team’s combined to score 70 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 47.5. In the loss, the team’s defense gave up a total of 540 yards, with 242 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 142nd in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, Indiana is ranked 171st in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 298 yards through the air.
Heading into this week’s action, Indiana has a tough matchup against a Purdue defense performing well in many advanced statistics, including EPA in which they are 19th in college football. On paper, moving the ball could be tough for Indiana as they are generating explosive plays at a below average rate. One matchup to watch in this game, is if Indiana can generate some success in the run game. So far, the team is averaging 101.36 rush yards per game and have a matchup vs a Purdue defense that is vulnerable up front. Heading into the game, the Hoosiers will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per game average of 218.45 yards places them 111st in the NCAA. So far, they are the 19th ranked team in attempts per contest (40.0).
Odds & Free Betting Analysis for this NCAFF Game
In terms of betting, the Boilermakers have an ATS record of 3-6-0. Their current over-under record sits at 5-4-0. In their last 5 games away from home, the Boilermakers have a straight up record of 3-2-0 while going 3-2-0 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 27.0 points per game in these contests.
In terms of betting, the Hoosiers have an ATS record of 4-6-0. Their current over-under record sits at 6-4-0. When looking at their past 5 home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 2-3-0 while averaging 25.0 per game. The team went 2-3-0 overall in these games.
Boilermakers vs Hoosiers Pick
Free Spread Prediction: Indiana Hoosiers 10.5
Free Total Prediction: Over 54
