Purdue vs. Grambling Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Round

Updated Mar. 22, 2024 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 1 seed Purdue Boilermakers (29-4) will aim to beat the No. 16 seed Grambling Tigers (21-14) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This matchup tips off at 7:25 PM ET.

The Boilermakers hit the court as massive favorites against the Tigers. The Boilermakers are favored by 27 points. The matchup features an over/under of 138.

Continue reading to get the details before betting on the Purdue-Grambling clash.

Purdue vs. Grambling Game Information & Odds

When: Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:25 PM ET
Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
How to Watch on TV: TBS
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Boilermakers vs Tigers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Boilermakers	-27	-112	-108	138	-108	-112	-6500	+2000

Purdue vs. Grambling Prediction

Pick ATS: Grambling (+27)
Pick OU: Over (138)
Prediction: Purdue 85, Grambling 60

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Purdue vs. Grambling Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Boilermakers 82, Tigers 56.
The Boilermakers have a 98.5% chance to claim victory in this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Tigers hold a 4.8% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Purdue has covered 15 times in 33 games with a spread this season.
Grambling has put together an 18-14-0 ATS record so far this season.
Purdue has been favored by 27 points or more four times this season, and covered the spread in two of those contests.
Grambling has not covered the spread when an underdog by 27 points or more this season (in one opportunity).

Key Total Facts

In 28 games this season, the Boilermakers and their opponent have combined to score more than 138 points.
Tigers games have had over 138 points 16 times this year.
These two teams score a combined average of 151.60000000000002 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 13.6 points.

Key Moneyline Facts

Purdue has won 84% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (21-4).
Grambling has won seven, or 50%, of the 14 games it has played as underdogs this season.
Purdue has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -6500 or shorter.
This season, Grambling has won two of its seven games when it is the underdog by at least +2000 on the moneyline.

Purdue vs. Grambling: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	Purdue	Grambling
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	83.4 (12)	68.2 (311)
Points Allowed (Rank)	70.2 (120)	69.4 (100)
Rebounds (Rank)	11 (26)	8.6 (180)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.3 (89)	5.2 (347)
Assists (Rank)	18.4 (5)	9.8 (356)
Turnovers (Rank)	11 (154)	12.4 (292)

Purdue 2023-24 Key Players

Boilermakers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Zach Edey	33	24.4	11.7	2.1	0.2	2.2	0
Braden Smith	33	12.5	5.8	7.3	1.6	0.2	1.4
Lance Jones	33	12.2	2.8	2	1.4	0.2	2.1
Fletcher Loyer	33	10.4	2.1	1.9	0.8	0	1.6
Mason Gillis	33	7.1	3.9	1.7	0.3	0	1.6

Grambling 2023-24 Key Players

Tigers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Kintavious Dozier	35	12.9	3	1	1	0.2	1.1
Tra'Michael Moton	35	11.6	2.9	2.7	1.7	0.1	1.2
Antwan Barnett	25	10.4	6.1	1.6	0.8	0.1	1
Jourdan Smith	31	10	4.7	1.1	1	1.1	0.5
Terrence Lewis	23	7.9	2.3	0.3	0.5	0.2	1.3