Predictions for Final High Point vs Purdue Odds, Lines, and Score

• The High Point vs Purdue odds have moved in favor of the underdog over the course of the week
• Purdue remains a sizable favorite in the first round of March Madness by the Panthers are seen as a live ‘dog
• Below see the final High Point vs Purdue odds and score predictions from the top analytics sites

Making their first appearance in the DI NCAA Tournament, the #13 High Point Panthers (29-5, 14-2 Big South, 17-15 ATS) are getting some love from the betting public ahead of their marchup with perennial powerhouse the #4 Purdue Boilermakers (22-11, 13-7 Big Ten, 17-16 ATS) at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence on Thursday (12:40 pm ET). Purdue opened as an 8.5-point neutral-court favorite on Sunday and -375 chalk on the moneyline. But just hours before tip-off, the High Point vs Purdue odds have moved in favor of the Panthers.

Closing High Point vs Purdue Odds

The High Point/Purdue spread has moved a full point towards the underdogs and is now sitting at Purdue -7.5. On the moneyline, the Boilermakers have moved from -375 to -345. Similarly, High Point’s moneyline price has shrunk from +295 to +270. The total has ticked up one point from 153.5 to 154.5.

Odds as of 10:40 am ET at FanDuel. Get last-minute March Madness bracket tips before handing in your sheet.

The current odds give Purdue a 77.53% implied win probability, with High Point at 27.03%. The opening odds equaled a 78.95%/25.32% split.

The March Madness public betting splits currently show High Point getting 64% of ATS handle on 66% of ATS bets. The moneyline splits are almost dead-even (52% to 48% in favor of Purdue).

High Point vs Purdue Projected Score

It’s somewhat curious to see the odds moving in favor of the underdog when each of the three main analytics sites predicts that Purdue would cover the opening spread of 8.5.

The KenPom projection for High Point vs Purdue is a nine-point Boilermaker victory, and it’s the most-bullish on the Panthers. Haslametrics has the margin at just over ten, while Torvik has it at 11 in favor of Purdue.

The most-likely rationale here is recency bias. Purdue was borderline awful down the stretch. The Boilermakers, once in contention for the Big Ten regular-season title, lost five of their last-seven regular season games, skidding to a 13-7 finish in conference play.

In the Big Ten Tournament, Braden Smith and company got past USC (76-71) before getting absolutely routed by eventual tournament-champ Michigan (86-68) in the quarterfinals.

High Point, on the other hand, has the nation’s second-longest active win streak at 14 games.

The March Madness futures still show a massive gap between the teams. In the Final Four odds, High Point is a massive +25000 longshot to win the Midwest Region. Purdue is +1100. The Boilermakers are also the 20th-favorite in the March Madness champion odds at +10000.

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The Final Four matchup between the High Point Panthers and the Purdue Boilermakers is set to be an exciting and closely contested game. Both teams have had impressive seasons and are coming into this game with a lot of momentum.

The odds and lines for this game are expected to be very tight, as both teams have shown that they are capable of competing at a high level. High Point has been led by their dynamic duo of John-Michael Wright and Lydell Elmore, who have been scoring at a high rate all season. On the other hand, Purdue has been led by their star player, Jaden Ivey, who has been a force on both ends of the court.

In terms of the score, it is difficult to predict exactly how this game will play out. Both teams have shown that they are capable of putting up big numbers on offense, but they also have strong defenses that can make it difficult for their opponents to score. It wouldn’t be surprising to see a high-scoring affair, with both teams pushing the pace and trading baskets throughout the game.

Ultimately, this game could come down to which team is able to execute better in crunch time. Both High Point and Purdue have shown that they are capable of making big plays in clutch moments, so it will be interesting to see who steps up when the game is on the line.

Overall, this Final Four matchup between High Point and Purdue is shaping up to be a thrilling contest. With both teams playing at a high level and the stakes being so high, fans can expect a competitive and intense game that could come down to the wire. It will be a game that basketball fans won’t want to miss.