Purdue Boilermakers (3-7) vs. Northwestern Wildcats (5-5)
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats 11/18/23 – As we dive into Week 12 of the NCAAF season, the Purdue Boilermakers face off against As we enter Week 12 of the NCAAF season, Purdue Boilermakers take on Northwestern Wildcats in a crucial matchup. Purdue currently stands at 3-7 while Northwestern stands at an even 5-5; therefore this matchup holds immense meaning for both teams and will likely draw attention nationwide from college football enthusiasts. Set for Saturday this contest is sure to provide best college football picks with plenty of highlights this weekend.
Purdue comes into this game with an underwhelming record but does not lack highlights. Players such as Devin Mockobee and Deion Burks have been integral components of Purdue’s offense this season. Mockobee has amassed 711 rushing yards at an impressive average of 5 yards per carry while scoring five touchdowns; Deion Burks, with 36 receptions for 529 yards and seven touchdowns has proven his capability as an reliable target, particularly with long gains like an 84 yard reception.
Northwestern, with a.500 record and its own set of weapons, stands out with its balance and weaponry. Cam Porter is their key running back who has amassed 454 yards with an average of only 3.7 yards per attempt despite facing difficult situations and remaining consistent throughout the season. Bryce Kirtz stands out among Wildcat wide receivers as another threat for receiving yards as he amassed 526 on 36 receptions for Northwestern.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Game Info
| When: | Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Ryan Field |
| TV: | BTN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Hudson Card QB vs. Ben Bryant QB
Hudson Card has experienced an up and down season as Purdue’s quarterback. Completing 194 out of 331 attempts for 2112 passing yards at an overall completion rate of 58% and average pass attempt distance of 6.43 with 12 touchdowns against 8 interceptions indicates both potential and struggle; 20 sacks have added significantly lost yards; his ability to remain calm under pressure while making accurate throws at crucial moments will be essential in Purdue’s success in this matchup.
Ben Bryant brings Northwestern a more efficient touch. Boasting an impressive 60.4% completion rate from 113 completions out of 187 attempts and 1121 yards thrown, Bryant stands out with three interceptions and eight touchdowns. Though Bryant may appear more conservative than most players on paper, his ability to maintain possession and make smart plays belies his stats.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Purdue Boilermakers -150, Total Odds: 46.5
The betting odds favor Purdue slightly, despite their less favorable record. The spread sits at Purdue -3 with a total of 46.5, indicating expectations of a moderately scoring game. The odds reflect Purdue’s potential offensive explosiveness against Northwestern’s more balanced approach.
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Trends
Purdue’s betting trends reveal a team that struggles to cover the spread, sitting at just 6-12 ATS over their last 18 games. Five out of their last seven total games went over, demonstrating both offensive and defensive vulnerabilities; their recent performance against Northwestern (2-5 ATS and 4-8 SU records in recent matchups) highlights this as well. On the road however, Purdue has shown better trends, recording six wins out of nine ATS performances against them.
Northwestern Wildcats Betting Trends
Northwestern stands out as an exception with their recent trend of outperforming expectations, going 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games and their total has gone under in four of them, showing strong defense but less potency on offense. Their 5-15 record SU in their last 20 contests indicates their struggles in closing games out successfully; moreover, 11 out of 16 of their games against Purdue saw underscoring encounters between these two sides.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats 11/18/23 Betting Picks
Statistics and trends favor Purdue in this matchup despite their record. Their ability to score combined with Northwestern’s less aggressive offense suggests Purdue may cover the spread, although Northwestern has had strong ATS trends recently and home advantage cannot be discounted. Purdue’s offensive play against Northwestern’s defense will be key; whether or not Purdue converts plays into points will ultimately determine who comes out on top.
Betting wise, Purdue may be the safer pick given their need to rebound and Northwestern’s inability to find wins. When it comes to totals, however, the picture becomes murkier as trends suggest an under total; Purdue’s offensive potential and Northwestern’s home game tendencies toward over complicate this further; handicapper consensus could point towards taking Purdue with points and being cautious with totals.
Free Pick and Prediction: Purdue Boilermakers 24, Northwestern Wildcats 20