We’ve got more Round of 32 matchups locked in. The Purdue Boilermakers will show down with the Miami Hurricanes on Sunday with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line. And this matchup promises drama.
Purdue boasts one of the best offenses in the nation, and that was on display in its 104-71 win over Queens University. Braden Smith was at his best, racking up 26 points and eight assists, taking full command of the game. Matt Painter’s squad is primed for another run if its seniors can step up.
Miami survived a tough 7-10 matchup against Missouri. This game took place in Missouri, so it was essentially a home game for the Tigers. Still, the Hurricanes overcame this to win 80-66.
Let’s take a look at the opening odds for this Purdue-Miami matchup.
Purdue vs. Miami opening odds
Purdue opens as an 8.5-point favorite and holds -380 odds on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook. Miami has +300 odds to pull off the upset, with the game total set at 152.5 points.
Purdue’s senior group has led the team all year. Smith was an All-American for the second straight year, and his passing excellence delivered a Big Ten Tournament win for Purdue. In the four-game run to the title, Smith racked up an absurd 46 assists. But he doesn’t have to do it alone; fellow seniors Fletcher Loyer, Oscar Cluff, and Trey Kaufman-Renn have been excellent all season long. That quartet is looking to ride into the sunset with some of the championship nets in their back pockets.
Miami has a handful of talented players, with Malik Reneau and Tre Donaldson leading. These two seniors had 24 and 17 points, respectively, in the Round of 64 matchup. Freshman Shelton Henderson added 15 points as the team shot 46% from deep.
