Purdue Boilermakers Men's Basketball vs. UConn Huskies Men's Basketball: Preview and Prediction
Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers will host the UConn Huskies in a non-conference matchup on Saturday, November 26th. The game will be played at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.
The Boilermakers are 3-0 this season, with wins over Bellarmine, Fairfield, and Hofstra. The Huskies are 2-1, with wins over Stonehill and Buffalo and a loss to Boston College.
Purdue
The Boilermakers are led by senior guard Zach Edey, who is averaging 18.0 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. Other key players for Purdue include sophomore forward Caleb Furst, who is averaging 12.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, and junior guard Brandon Newman, who is averaging 11.0 points per game.
The Boilermakers are a well-rounded team with a good mix of size and athleticism. They are also a very experienced team, with four seniors and four juniors in their starting lineup.
UConn
The Huskies are led by senior guard Adama Sanogo, who is averaging 17.7 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
The Huskies are a young team with a lot of potential. They have four freshmen and two sophomores in their starting lineup.
Prediction
The Boilermakers are a clear favorite in this matchup. They have a more experienced team and are playing at home. The Huskies will need to play a perfect game to have a chance to win.
I predict that the Boilermakers will win the game by a score of 80-65.