No. 16 Purdue basketball vs. No. 2 Auburn prediction, TV, start time on 12/21/24

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Purdue basketball is facing what may be its toughest opponent of the season when it meets Auburn in Birmingham, Alabama.

The No. 16 Boilermakers (8-3, 1-1 Big Ten) have issues with opponents that apply relentless defensive pressure, averaging 18.4 turnovers in their losses. This time, Purdue faces an opponent that comes in waves offensively. Auburn averages 87.4 points per game, No. 7 in the nation.

The No. 2 Tigers (9-1) have defeated Houston, Iowa State and North Carolina, with their loss coming to Duke. Auburn is among the nation’s best at taking care of the ball (2.1 assists per turnover, No. 1; 8.7 turnovers per game, No. 2). Johni Broome is considered a true contender for National Player of the Year.

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Purdue basketball vs. Auburn prediction

Nathan Baird, IndyStar: Auburn 82-70

The Boilermakers have played inconsistently away from Mackey − and that’s a bad trend against what might be the best team in the country. Minutes from Purdue’s backup bigs could be huge as Trey Kaufman-Renn battles Johni Broome.

When is the Purdue game today?

4:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.

What channel is Purdue game on?

TV: ESPN

Radio: 96.5 FM in Lafayette, 1260 AM in Indianapolis

Streaming: SiriusXM channel 83, and Varsity Network

Purdue basketball betting odds

ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Auburn a 78.3% chance of winning.

Purdue starting lineup

Trey Kaufman-Renn (18.9 points, 6.7 rebounds)

Fletcher Loyer (13.7 points, 52.5% 3-pointers)

Braden Smith (13.2 points, 42% 3-pointers, 8.8 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals)

Myles Colvin (7.3 points, 42.4% 3-pointers, 4.0 rebounds)

Camden Heide (6.9 points, 48% 3-pointers, 4.1 rebounds)

Auburn starting lineup

Johni Broome (19.7 points, 12.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.8 blocked shots)

Chad Baker-Mazara (12.6 points, 43.2% 3-pointers)

Miles Kelly (10.7 points, 47.3%…

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Publish date : 2024-12-17 17:00:00

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