Match Analysis: Purdue Boilermakers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-25
- Time: 4:00 PM UTC
- Location: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN
Game Overview
The Purdue Boilermakers (2-5 overall, 0-4 Big Ten) will host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-4 overall, 0-4 Big Ten) in a Big Ten conference matchup. Both teams have struggled within the conference with no wins. Rutgers has a slightly better overall record and is on a 4-game losing streak, while Purdue is on a 5-game losing streak. The game is expected to be competitive with Rutgers favored slightly as per betting odds.
Key Factors to Consider
- Rutgers is 3-4 overall with a 0-4 conference record, recovering some wins early in the season before a 4-game losing streak. Purdue is 2-5 overall and also 0-4 in the Big Ten, with a 5-game losing streak. Both teams have had a tough time in conference play, but Rutgers has demonstrated higher offensive outputs in recent games.
- Recent head-to-head data is not provided explicitly, but both teams rank low in the Big Ten. Both teams have not won in conference play this season, signaling parity in their current performance levels.
- No specific injury information is provided in the data sources. Injury updates would be key to finalize prediction confidence.
- The game will be played at Purdue's home stadium, potentially giving the Boilermakers a home-field advantage. Weather or other external conditions were not referenced and thus presumed standard.
- Both teams are desperate for a first conference win to salvage their season momentum. Purdue seeks to stop a 5-game losing streak, while Rutgers looks to halt a 4-game skid.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Purdue Boilermakers: 105, Rutgers Scarlet Knights: -125 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | โ โ โ โโ 65% |
| Spread | Purdue Boilermakers: 2.5 -115, Rutgers Scarlet Knights: -2.5 -105 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights -2.5 | โ โ โ โโ 60% |
| Over/under | Over: 58.5 -112, Under: 58.5 -108 | Over 58.5 | โ โ โ โโ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Rutgers Scarlet Knights -2% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 58.5 0% |
๐ฅ Best Value Pick: Over 58.5 at 0% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given Rutgersโ marginally better overall record, recent offensive production, and favored status in moneyline and spread odds, Rutgers is favored to win by a narrow margin, though the game is expected to be close.
Predicted Score: Rutgers 31 – Purdue 28