Expert prediction
No. 13 Purdue vs No. 7 Nebraska Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 10)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- A highly anticipated ranked matchup will test both squads’ potential as national contenders from the Big Ten.
- The Nebraska Cornhuskers have a strong 12-1 record at home, having jumped up two spots in the latest AP Top 25 poll.
- Purdue and Nebraska square off for the first time in conference play this season.
A ranked matchup will take place in the Big Ten between the No. 13 Purdue Boilermakers and the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers. The latter stands out as the slight favorite, but the Boilermakers have the quality to potentially pull off an upset.
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How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7 pm ET
- Where: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, Nebraska
- How to Watch: FS1
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue | +110 | +1.5 | 148.5 |
| Nebraska | -130 | -1.5 | 148.5 |
Game Preview
The No. 13 Boilermakers (19-4, 9-3 B10) began the month of February with wins over the Maryland Terrapins and the Oregon Ducks. They won both games by a combined margin of 34 points, blowing out Maryland by 30 points on Feb. 1.
Purdue will be active on the glass throughout the matchup. The squad ranks seventh in the Big Ten with 9.9 offensive rebounds per game, seeing Oscar Cluff top that statistic on the team with 3.3. Meanwhile, Braden Smith produces 15.2 points per game with 8.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds, showcasing a crucial impact for him to keep the offense stable against a tough opponent on the road.
The No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers (21-2, 10-2 B10) continue their historic start to the 2025-26 season, having begun the year 20-0 at one point. However, they have gone 1-2 since that perfect start, losing to the Michigan Wolverines and the Illinois Fighting Illini before bouncing back with a victory over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Rienk Mast stands out as a scoring threat against Purdue. He scored 26 points to lead Nebraska to the win over Rutgers on Feb. 7. On another note, Pryce Sandfort is averaging 17.1 points for the Cornhuskers as one of the most consistent scorers on the squad.
Pursue vs. Nebraska Head-to-Head
The two programs have had eight meetings in their history, and the result is 5-3 for the Boilermakers. The last matchup was in January 2025 when Purdue won 104-68 at home.
Pursue vs. Nebraska Predictions
The Cornhuskers possess a more potent offense than the Boilermakers do, averaging 80 points per game. Purdue needs its defense to step up in a big way, having allowed 72.3 points per contest this season. If the Boilermakers can’t make life difficult for the Cornhuskers, expect the hosts to secure a convincing win in front of their home crowd. Our betting pick here is the Cornhuskers to defend a 1.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers -1.5
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