UConn vs Purdue betting odds, predictions, pick and promos
THE 2024 NCAA Tournament national championship is here.
The No. 1 seed from the East UConn will take on the No. 1 seed from the Midwest in Purdue.
This game occurs at 9:20 pm ET live from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on TBS, TNT, and truTV.
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UConn (1) vs Purdue (1) betting preview
The UConn Huskies led by four at halftime, and in the second half, they handled business en route to an 86-72 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Five Huskie players, including Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan, Alex Karaban, Tristen Newton, and Cam Spencer, scored double-digit points. Castle had 21, which led the team. As a unit, they shot 50% from the floor and 40% from beyond the arch. Alabama shot 44.8% from the floor and 47.8% from three-point range on 23 attempts.
As for Purdue, the beat No. 11 Cinderella NC State 63-50. Zach Edey led the way with 20 points and 12 assists.
As a team, they shot 40% from both the floor and three-point range. The Wolfpack shot 36.8% from the floor and 26.3% from three-point range on 19 tries.
UConn vs Purdue odds
Below are the odds for this matchup, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook:
- Spread: Purdue (+6, -108); UConn (-6, -112).
- Moneyline: Purdue (+225); UConn (-278).
- Total: Over 146 (-110); Under 146 (-110)
UConn vs Purdue analysis
The Boilermakers are in for their toughest task yet and are underdogs for the first time in the tournament. They’ll be taking on a Huskies team that allows just 91.6 points scored per 100 possessions and 63.5 points per game.
As for how opponents do against them shooting-wise, UConn holds teams to 39.1% from the floor and 31.4% from three-point range. Meanwhile, they shoot nearly 50% from the floor.
The Boilermakers actually average more points per game than UConn, though UConn has the edge over the course of 100 possessions at 127.2 to 125.7.
Purdue shoots 48.9% from the floor, 40.6% from three-point range, and holds teams to 41.6% from the floor and 31.6% from three-point range.
As you can see, these teams are incredibly evenly matched.
UConn vs Purdue pick
For us, it’s incredibly difficult to pass up the starting five caliber of UConn. Yes, Purdue has great three-point shooting, and Edey is down low, but this team isn’t equipped to defend five potential first-round draft picks in the NBA Draft.
The Huskies have answers everywhere. Does Purdue want to get a bit aggressive down low? No problem, Karaban is lethal from three-point range.
Going back to last year, UConn is 12-0 against the spread in the NCAA Tournament and we don’t expect that to change.
Look for UConn to come away with the win here by more than six and repeat as national champions.
🏀 Bet on UConn to cover the spread at -112 with DraftKings 🏀
UConn vs Purdue info
- Who: UConn (1) vs Purdue (1)
- Date: April 8, 2024
- Time: 9:20 pm ET
- Venue: State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
- Where to watch: TNT/TBS/truTV
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