Nebraska vs Purdue Picks and Prediction – 1/12/2025

The Nebraska Cornhuskers visit Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana on Sunday for a Big Ten showdown with the No. 20-ranked Purdue Boilermakers. Nebraska is 12-3 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten play. The Cornhuskers were defeated by the Iowa Hawkeyes 97-87 in overtime on Tuesday. The loss snapped a six-game winning streak by the Cornhuskers. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

Brice Williams leads Nebraska in scoring averaging 19.4 points per game and Juwan Gary is second averaging 11.7 points per band. Berke Buyuktuncel is the leading rebounder averaging 6.5 per game and Rollie Worster averages a team-high 2.7 assists per game. Nebraska has three players who average double figures in scoring. The Cornhuskers score an average of 77.5 points per game.

The Purdue Boilermakers look for a fifth consecutive win on Sunday when hosting the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Purdue is 12-4 overall and 4-1 in Big Ten play. The Boilermakers defeated Rutgers 68-50 on Thursday night. Trey Kaufman-Renn and Braden Smith each scored 16 points to lead the Boilermakers. Purdue has won four straight and five of the last seven.

Trey Kaufman-Renn leads Purdue in scoring and rebounding averaging 17.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Braden Smith is second in scoring and the leader in assists averaging 15.4 points and 8.9 assists per game. Purdue has three players who average double figures in scoring. The Boilermakers score an average of 76.8 points per game shooting 48.9% overall and 38.1% from 3-point territory. 

The Purdue Boilermakers will win on Sunday when hosting the Nebraska Cornhuskers but will fall short of covering the number. Purdue has failed to cover the number in five of the last eight while Nebraska has covered the nut in six of the last seven. Nebraska's defense, which holds opponents to 64.6 points and 38.8% shooting, will keep the Cornhuskers close throughout on Sunday. Final Score Prediction, Purdue Boilermakers win but fall short ATS 73-72.