The Texas Southern Tigers (0-6) head to Mackey Arena to face the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers (4-1) on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook lines around the Texas Southern vs. Purdue odds'as we make our expert'college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Texas Southern remained winless on the season after falling on the road at the Drake Bulldogs on Saturday, 77-71. They did cover the 15.5-point spread and went Over the 136.5 total. The Tigers are led in scoring by senior G PJ Henry, who had 27 points against Drake. Texas Southern averages just 54 points per game and the 71 against the Bulldogs was their highest total of the season. The Tigers are shooting 26 percent from beyond the arch.
Purdue, which is No. 1 in the , won the Maui Invitational with a thrilling 78-75 victory over the 3rd-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles. They pushed on the 3-point spread but went Over the 140.5 total. Senior C Zach Edey led the way with 28 points and 15 rebounds in the victory, his 5th double-double of the season.
These teams have met once in their history. Purdue won 76-56 in Mackey Arena on Dec. 17, 2017.