by Rod Pearson
Monday, Nov 13, 2023
Game Time: 8:30 pm ET, Monday, November 13, 2023
Venue: Mackey Complex, West Lafayette, IN
Where to Watch: Fox Sports 1
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Xavier +17, Purdue -17; Over/Under: 151 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Xavier +17, Purdue -17; Over/Under: 151 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Xavier +17.5, Purdue -17.5; Over/Under: 151.5 points
Season Record
Xavier Musketeers: 2-0 (0-0) (7th place, Big East)
Purdue Boilermakers: 2-0 (0-0) (3rd place, Big Ten)
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Xavier Musketeers: 2-0 last 2
Purdue Boilermakers: 2-0 last 2
Xavier Musketeers vs Purdue Boilermakers Preview and Analysis
Xavier is entering this game with a 2-0 record overall and they are 0-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Jacksonville Dolphins in their last game. Quincy Olivari led the team in points per game in that game with 17 while Dailyn Swain was next on the team with 15. Quincy Olivari and Dayvion McKnight each led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Abou Ousmane led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 39.7% from the field, 24.1% from 3-point range, and 73.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 78 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 59.5 PPG against them. Xavier has an ATS record of 1-1 this season and their O/U record is 0-2.
Purdue is entering this game with a 2-0 record overall and they are 2-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Morehead State Eagles in their last game. Zach Edey led the team in points in that game with 18 while Lance Jones was next on the team with 15. Braden Smith led the team in assists with 11 in that game while Zach Edey and Braden Smith each led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 54.5% from the field, 34.8% from 3-point range, and 79.2% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 92.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 51 PPG against them. Purdue has an ATS record of 2-0 this season and their O/U record is 1-1.
Xavier vs Purdue Prediction
The current betting odds have Purdue listed as a 17 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Purdue is already 2-0 overall this season and they were one of the best teams in the country last year. They are ranked inside the top 5 to start this season but they have also improved a lot from last year too. Xavier is also 2-0 this season but their team doesn't have the depth that Purdue has nor do they have the talent to keep this a close game on the road. Xavier was really good last season surprisingly but they are still a few years away from being a really good team. Meanwhile, Purdue is looking to win the National Championship this year after the way things ended for them in the tournament last season and they will be looking to add another nice win against a Big East school to their resume here. The best way to place a bet here is on Purdue to cover the spread in this game.
Xavier Purdue Prediction: Our NCAAB Pick for Monday, November 13, 2023 (8:30 pm ET start time) is Purdue 96 Xavier 72.
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NCAAB Betting Trends
Xavier Musketeers: 20-9 ATS after a non-conference game. 31-22 ATS off 2 consecutive home wins by 10 points or more. 18-7 OVER after 2 consecutive non-conference games. 16-3 OVER off a home win by 10 points or more. 22-13 OVER after playing a game as a home favorite.
Purdue Boilermakers: 1-5 ATS after 2 straight games with 19 or more assists. 7-16 ATS off a home win by 10 points or more. 2-10 ATS after allowing 65 points or less 2 straight games. 22-13 OVER after 2 straight games - allowing a shooting pct. of 37% or less. 9-5 OVER off a home blowout win by 20 points or more.
Key Injuries
Xavier Musketeers: L. Djokovic (F) Ques Mon - Hand. J. Hunter (F) out for season - Undisclosed. Z. Freemantle (F) out for season - Foot.
Purdue Boilermakers: E. Morton (G) Ques Mon - Illness.
Notable Quotes
"He'll miss a couple of weeks. One of those weeks that he's missing, he's already missed. So he has one week behind. We're hopeful as we approach this coming weekend, early next week that he'll be cleared to start practicing with us." - Sean Miller on the injury to Lazar Djokovic.
“You see Lance's ability to pressure the basketball and how that really helps us. And then you see when Braden pushes the ball and how it finds him, whether he's shooting or driving the ball, how it helps us.” - Matt Painter after his team’s win against Morehead State in their last game on Friday.
Starting Lineups
Xavier Musketeers
D. Claude
D. McKnight
G. Nemeikša
Q. Olivari
A. Ousmane
Purdue Boilermakers
Z. Edey
L. Jones
T. Kaufman-Renn
F. Loyer
B. Smith
Statistical Leaders
Xavier Musketeers
PPG: D. Claude (18.5)
APG: D. McKnight (4.5)
Reb/G: G. Nemeiksa (7)
Purdue Boilermakers
PPG: Z. Edey (17)
APG: B. Smith (9)
Reb/G: Z. Edey (9.5)
Coaches:
Xavier Musketeers: Sean Miller (2nd season)
Purdue Boilermakers: Matt Painter (19th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
