Tuesday College Basketball Picks Purdue To Cover

Election night is here! We get to see more schools on the schedule for those wondering. Alas, the NCAA numbers for 2023's national title are still fluctuating for some schools. At Online Sports Betting, we are looking at better and bad values. However, first, we look at Tuesday's College Basketball Picks headlined by the Purdue Boilermakers. They tussle with Wisconsin-Milwaukee tonight as they start their 2022-23 season.

WHAT: Wisconsin-Milwaukee Mavericks @ Purdue Boilermakers
WHEN: Tuesday, November 8th, 2022, 6:30 pm ET on BTN
WHERE: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana

The season continues with a much shorter slate for this night. There are more Tuesday College Basketball Picks to be made. Now, betting on these tremendous online NCAA basketball futures is still a challenge. After all, the fear of injuries exists with suspensions, players being rested, etc. The non-conference portion of the schedule and these "tune-up" saw some upsets and more unexpected results. Here is a brief table for the Purdue game with help from Bovada Online Sportsbook.

Tuesday College Basketball Picks Are Boiling

As night two is about to set in, Tuesday college basketball picks are boiling. So, what does this mean, basketball fans? Some bettors do not touch games like this when an unranked team goes up against a "mid-major." Here at OnlineSportsBetting, we are not afraid to wager on such risky contests. Again, most "tune-ups" typically do not have money lines in the early going. Remember that most will not be available until the morning of the contest.

Some teams should be 20+ point favorites on opening night, but is Purdue one of them? They are not even in the Top 25. This Boilermakers team has good coaching, but the talent is not quite as elevated as last season. Look at what Purdue pulled off last season with Jaden Ivey. Coach Matt Painter does not have Ivey this season; worse, several Big-10 teams improved significantly.

We have one wager in mind that will shock a few pundits. That is one to save for the back end of this article. However, let's get into some particulars about tonight's game. There are a few nuggets of information most bettors may not know or may not have read about. Let's dig into the business of the games few want to examine. Purdue may be one of those schools that get picked on more than usual this season.

Purdue's Lack Of Blue Chip Athletes?

The Tuesday College Basketball Picks hit with the reality that Purdue lacks blue-chip athletes. Don't people love big numbers? Sure, they do. The problem with the Boilermakers will not come to fruition against teams like Wisconsin-Milwaukee. That is the reality. It will come against the "Big Four" of the Big-10 conference. Those schools include Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, and Illinois. Some have argued Ohio State and Michigan State are in Purdue's "class."

This season feels like a complete transition for Purdue, where they could struggle just to get into the NCAA tournament. That, however, is the worst-case scenario. Many pundits keep picking Purdue to finish fourth or fifth in the Big 10, giving them at least 10 to 12 conference wins and a higher seed for "March Madness."

We only know that 7-foot-4 center Zach Edey is the true wildcard here. The Junior expects to play a significant role in the Purdue offense. He averaged only 19 minutes a game last year. Do experts and fans expect him to play 30-35 minutes a contest? That will not happen, especially at first. Could he average close to a double-double this season? Now, this answer seems possible with Edey. The question will be stamina and staying out of foul trouble.

Again, Purdue gets a chance to shut up its critics after last season. The Boilermakers have three players in the RSCI 100 (Recruitment Index). If one adds Edey, that is just four blue-chip athletes and several total unknown transfers. It is that lack of the known which scares everyone.

Tuesday College Basketball Picks And 27 Points?

So, what about Tuesday's college basketball picks and 27 points? Yes, this looks to be too many points for an opening game, even if it is at home. There lies the adrenaline from coming back and playing competitive college basketball. Also, there is that strange 6:30 pm ET start. Expect that to throw the home team off as much as the road team.

Now, there is the minor detail of considering the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers. They are in Division I and compete in The Horizon League. The Panthers play in a conference considered to be one of the lower-tiered conferences. Their coach is Bart Lundy, who replaced Pat Baldwin. Their 2021-22 record was 10-22, including 8-14 in The Horizon, which meant a ninth-place finish in the conference. There are no top 100 recruits here. On the bright side, a new coach may provide a unique voice.

Purdue gets nearly 39% of minutes and 38% of its scoring back%. What should matter most for the Boilermakers is their depth and Edey. Can Wisconsin-Milwaukee stay in this game? There suggests slight improvement from a team ranked 366th overall in NCAA basketball in points and 361st in assists per game. Taking Purdue to win by more than 27 points is a reasonably small wager to bet.

Purdue Boilermakers To cover against Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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What About The Over For Tonight?

Finally, Tuesday College Basketball Picks wonders about the over for tonight. This game comes in at an interesting 141.0 total. Wisconsin-Milwaukee might have a tough time cracking 55 points tonight. Purdue averaged 79.4 points per contest (15th in the nation). The problem is Purdue may not quite score close to 80 tonight. Expect there to be a little rust. In short, bet slightly on the under.

Purdue and Wisconsin-Milwaukee To score less than 141 points