Indiana State vs. Purdue 8/31/24 – With the college football season well underway, Indiana State plays Purdue in what is an early season fixture which both teams will be looking to win. Supporters as well as gamblers are anxious to find out some exclusive free NCAAF predictions since the match does promise some interesting undercurrents and possibly some upsets. The action is scheduled for Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium and will be shown live on BTN, and excitement is building up for this one.
Indiana State vs. Purdue 8/31/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Ross-Ade Stadium |
| TV: | BTN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Indiana State (0-0) vs. Purdue (0-0)
For Indiana State, this cannot be overlooked since in their previous performance, that’s what they failed in so they will have to emphasize their rushing and receiving skills. Leading the team’s rushing offensive unit is Justin Dinka who has made 120 attempts carrying the ball for a total of 518 yards and 4.3 on average per run thus showing a good ability to break through and thrust forward yards. Harry Van Dyne is also another target who can stretch the defense as he averaged 14.4 per reception with 619 yards gained from 43 catches. Expect more from their offense as they try to build in rhythm and make sure that they score against Purdue’s defense just like the Akron vs Ohio State fans expect highlights of today where the emphasis is on offensive strategies in the best sports basketball game of the year.
On the other hand, the offensive capabilities of the Boilermakers are also quite effective in rushing and passing the ball. Mockobee Devin is the heart of Purdue’s rushing attack where he scored 807 yards from 172 carries translating into an average of 4.7 yards after every carry. Complementing this deficiency is wide receiver Deion Burks who contributes 629 yards from 47 catches at a staggering 13.4 yards per catch. This management strategies suit them as Purdue intends to use this combination against corners in Indiana State’s defense hoping to see some plays like the highlights in Illinois State vs Iowa today.
Cade Chambers QB vs. Hudson Card QB
Cade Chambers throws the flag for Indiana State and repels attacks on the opposition’s field. He has passed 102 completions in 177 attempts garnering 1118 yards, 57.6 % in completion rate respectively. His skill set in going through defenders will be a great asset to the team in their bid to overcome Purdue, but looking at his 6 interception statistics, it means that he overestimates some scenarios. Though the awards and accolades are nowhere near the conventional numbers you project on an alarming passer rating of 113.2, a modest touchdown count exists that could make or break Indiana State’s ambitions.
One such weapon is Hudson Card of Purdue, a complete nightmare for every defensive team. Out of 365 attempts he managed to complete all of 215 passes resulting in 2387 yards. That number along with his completion percentage of 58.9 percent and pinpointing the ball to 15 passing touchdowns paints a picture of a strategic yet aggressive air raid offense. Even though we look at numbers, his ability to make big plays with an 84-yard long pass and not panic is shown through his play calling and in-game strategy against pressure, this highlights that he would be a contributing factor to Purdue’s win.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Purdue -33.5, Total Odds: 48.5
Purdue has a massive disadvantage going into the game, given the -33.5 point which shows how one-sided the win is expected to be. The total points have been set at 48.5 because of the assumptions there will be a lot of scoring from Purdue and recent trends have supported this type of erosion. In terms of betting, there is a good probability that Purdue can cover the spread based on the outcome and pace of the game since they have significant offensive players.
Indiana State Betting Trends
These are some key points concerning Indiana State regarding some trends – 9 straight losses a foray into hostile territory and no victories to show for it, an 0-5 SU. Nevertheless, their 4-1 ATS tan on Week 1 games and 10-4 ATS in Saturday games reek of a covering the spread bravado because the underdog simply does better than expected.
Purdue Betting Trends
Purdue can be careful in the sense of their last ATS results, which are 4 – 10 but, on the other hand, they have a solid record of 11 – 1 when playing on home turf. Even with their current trends of overs, early week hurdles (1-5 SU) for Purdue do advise reasonable tempering down, further stressing on the importance of early opportunities thus making a good kill early in the game.
Indiana State vs. Purdue 08/31/24 Betting Picks
In conclusion, it is to be said that having a favored leg proved an advantage for Purdue because of playing at home and being the deeper team, therefore, making it easier for them to win the match. As for Indiana State, there are arguments that they will be able to cover the spread due to surprising numbers in similar situations at an early part of the season, more or less correcting the outlook of a blowout against Purdue. The exclusive premium handicappers are in favor of Purdue to win.