Purdue vs NC State Picks and Prediction – 11/28/2024

The Purdue Boilermakers will be in San Diego, CA Thursday afternoon for a matchup against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. Purdue is the number 13 ranked team in the nation with five wins and one loss on the year coming into Thursday following a 35 point victory against Marshall. Offensively Purdue has been solid this season averaging 79.8 points per game on 50.5% shooting. Defensively Purdue has been even better holding opponents to just 67.7 points per game after giving up just 45 in their win against Marshall. For other college news see our College Basketball Picks.

Trey Kaifman-Renn leads Purdue this season averaging 17.7 points and six rebounds per game. Fletcher Loyer is second on the team averaging 14.5 points in nearly 29 minutes per game. Braden Smith is the third Purdue player in double digits this season averaging 12.2 points and 9.3 assists per game. Freshman Gicarrii Harris is averaging just 3.5 points per game in 20.3 minutes of action.

The North Carolina State Wolfpack come into Thursday undefeated through five games played following the 23 point victory against William & Mary. The North Carolina State offense has been solid this season averaging 83.2 points on 50.5% shooting from the floor. Defensively North Carolina State has been elite as well giving up just 63.6 points per game and have allowed 50 points per game during their last two victories.

Jayden Taylor leads Purdue this season averaging 13.8 points per game. Marcus Hill averages 13.2 points and Ben Middlebrooks ships in 11.8 points per game. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield is the 4th North Carolina State player on the roster in double digits averaging 11.6 points per game. Big man Dontrez Styles averages 9.4 points and adds a team leading 6 rebounds per contest. Michael O'Connell is averaging 6.8 points and a team leading.6 assists.

Both teams come into Thursday playing well as each have found a ton of success early in the year. Purdue is a top 15 ranked team and will use their depth and talent against the Wolfpack. Take Purdue to do the work Thursday in California as they get the win and cover to improve their overall record this season. Final Score Prediction, Purdue Boilermakers win and cover 83-71.