What time does Houston basketball play Purdue in NCAAs today?

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Purdue 76, McNeese 62: Fletcher Loyer reaction to Boilermaker win

The Boilermakers guard contributed 15 points and five assists to a second-round victory in the Midwest Region.

The Houston Cougars look to claim a spot in the Elite Eight when they take on No. 4 Purdue in a Sweet 16 game in Indianapolis.

Purdue got here by winning its first two games by double figures, while Houston ended Gonzaga’s long Sweet 16 streak with an 81-76 victory in the second round.

The Cougars, who finished the regular season as the No. 2 team in the country to earn a top seed, are an 8 1/2-point favorite. Awaiting the winner of this is the winner of No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 2 Tennessee Sunday in Indianapolis.

When does Houston basketball play today?

The No. 1 Houston Cougars will take on No. 4 Purdue in Friday’s final game, which will be played at 8:09 p.m. Mountain (7:09 p.m. local/Pacific, 9:09 p.m. Central) at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

How to watch Houston vs. Purdue in the NCAA tournament?

Houston plays Purdue Friday, March 28, at 8:09 p.m. MT/9:09 p.m. CT on TBS and truTV.

Houston vs. Purdue basketball odds

The Cougars are 8 1/2-point favorites, according to odds on BetMGM.com. With an over-under of 132 1/2, Houston is expected to win 70-62.

When is the Elite Eight?

The teams enter the tip knowing what’s next: the winner of the Kentucky-Tennessee game, which ended 30 minutes before the Houston-Purdue tip. The Elite Eight game will be on Sunday in Indianapolis.

Houston vs. Purdue predictions

The El Paso Times: Houston 65, Purdue 55

Bret Bloomquist writes: “Houston is the best defensive team in the country. That matters this time of year. Cougars get an early lead then hold Purdue off the rest of the way.”

Lafayette Journal & Courier: Houston 75, Purdue 64

Sam King writes: “Houston is relentless on defense and Purdue will need to rely on all its guards – not just Braden Smith – to handle the ball against pressure. The Cougars have lost four games all season. Three of those were in overtime. The…

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