"Purdue averages 82.3 points per game (53rd in college basketball) while allowing 69.9 per outing (72nd in college basketball). It has a +359 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 12.4 points per game. The Boilermakers post 9.8 more points than the Wildcats concede (72.5)."
"Purdue makes 9.4 three-pointers per game (63rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 8.7. It shoots 38.3% from deep while its opponents hit 33.2% from long range. The Boilermakers are posting 84.3 points per game this year at home, which is 5.8 more points than they're averaging on the road (78.5)."
"In its most recent game, Purdue fell to Ohio State on Sunday, 82-74. Its high scorer was Braden Smith with 20 points. On Saturday, in its last game, Northwestern topped Oregon 63-62. With 22 points, Nick Martinelli was its top scorer."
Purdue (22-7, 12-6 Big Ten) faces Northwestern (13-16, 5-13 Big Ten) on March 4, 2026 at Welsh-Ryan Arena with tipoff at 8:30 p.m. ET on BTN. Purdue recently lost to Ohio State 82-74 with Braden Smith scoring 20 points, while Northwestern defeated Oregon 63-62 with Nick Martinelli contributing 22 points. Purdue averages 82.3 points per game and allows 69.9, maintaining a +12.4 scoring differential. The Boilermakers shoot 38.3% from three-point range and score 9.8 more points than Northwestern allows. Purdue performs better at home, averaging 84.3 points compared to 78.5 on the road. Northwestern averages 73.7 points per game while allowing 72.5.
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