McNeese vs Purdue Betting Preview: Boilermakers Open as 7.5-Point Favorites in Second Round
The #12 McNeese Cowboys (28-6) will face the #4 Purdue Boilermakers (23-11) in a second-round NCAA Tournament matchup in Providence, RI. Purdue opens as a 7.5-point favorite with -325 moneyline odds, while McNeese sits at +260 to advance to their first Sweet 16.
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Game Overview:
- Spread: Purdue -7.5
- Moneyline: Purdue -325, McNeese +260
- Total: 139.5 (both sides -110)
Recent Performance:
- McNeese shocked #5 Clemson with a dominant 69-67 victory, leading by 18 at halftime
- Purdue controlled their game against #13 High Point, maintaining a 75%+ win probability throughout
- Purdue is 14-1 against teams outside KenPom's top 50 this season
Key Players:
- Purdue: Trey Kauffman-Renn (21 points, 8 rebounds vs High Point)
- McNeese: Christian Shumate (13 points, 11 rebounds vs Clemson)
- McNeese: Brandon Murray (21 points off bench vs Clemson)
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Common Opponent Analysis:
- vs Alabama: McNeese lost 72-64 (away), Purdue won 87-78 (home)
Purdue's Final Four odds currently stand at +1000. The winner advances to the Sweet 16, with Purdue seeking their second straight appearance and McNeese aiming for their first in program history.
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