- Matchup: Valparaiso Beacons vs Purdue Boilermakers
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Venue: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN
- Broadcast: BTN
- Point Spread: Valparaiso (+17.5)
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The Valparaiso Beacons (1-0) are set to face off against the Purdue Boilermakers (0-1) at Mackey Arena this Friday. Purdue enters the game as 17.5-point favorites, with an over/under of 146.5 points.
In their previous outing, the Valparaiso Beacons triumphed over Western Illinois with a score of 80-58. The Beacons committed 19 fouls, compared to Western Illinois’ 27. Valparaiso managed to hit 4 of 14 attempts from three-point range, while Western Illinois converted 14 of their 23 free throw attempts, resulting in a 60.9% success rate. The Beacons secured 33 rebounds (9 offensive) but allowed Western Illinois 25 boards (6 offensive). Defensively, Valparaiso held their opponent to 39.2% shooting (20 for 51), notching 11 assists and forcing 14 turnovers while achieving 7 steals. The Beacons finished the game with a field goal percentage of 48.0% (24 of 50) and 65.1% from the free-throw line (28 of 43).
JT Pettigrew was a standout performer, scoring 18 points on 6 of 11 shooting in 24 minutes of play, also contributing 2 rebounds and 1 assist.
For the season, Valparaiso has a record of 1-0. They average 80.0 points per game (176th nationally) and shoot 48.0% from the field. From beyond the arc, the Beacons have made 25.0% of their attempts (4 of 16) and posted a free-throw percentage of 65.1%. On the boards, Valparaiso averages 38.0 rebounds per game and dishes out 11 assists per game, ranking 292nd in the nation. The Beacons face 9.0 turnovers per contest and commit 19.0 fouls on average.
Defensively, they force 16.0 turnovers each game while drawing 27.0 fouls. Opponents manage to make only 28.6% of their three-point attempts, and Valparaiso ranks 97th in Division 1, allowing 58.0 points per game. The Beacons’ defense permits 39.2% shooting (20 of 51) while conceding 30.0 rebounds on average and ranking 115th in assists allowed with 10 per game.
Purdue Boilermakers, in their last match, faced a defeat against Gonzaga, ending in a close 78-72. During that game, Purdue secured 24 defensive and 5 offensive rebounds, totaling 29. They committed 10 turnovers and managed to force Gonzaga into 19 fouls, which granted Purdue 21 free throws, of which they converted 15 for a 71.4% accuracy. The Boilermakers shot 47.3% from the floor (26 of 55), while Gonzaga shot 43.4% (23 of 53). From three, Purdue hit 5 of 21 attempts (23.8%) and finished 76.5% at the free-throw line (26 of 34). However, they allowed Gonzaga 27 rebounds, with 8 being offensive.
Daniel Jacobsen emerged as a key player for Purdue, scoring 22 points in 27 minutes and recording 2 assists. He shot 81.8%, making 9 of 11 attempts, alongside 7 rebounds.
Purdue currently holds a 0-1 record for the season. They commit 22.0 fouls on average and convert 71.4% from the free-throw line. The Boilermakers dish out 17.0 assists per game, ranking them 137th nationally, while turning the ball over 10.0 times. They’ve scored a total of 72 points, averaging 31.0 rebounds per game, and shooting 47.3% from the floor, putting them at 159th in the country.
Purdue allows 37.5% shooting from beyond the arc (6 of 16) and opponents achieve a 76.5% success rate at the free-throw line. They concede 15.0 assists and 34.0 rebounds on a nightly basis, ranking 260th and 186th in college basketball. The Boilermakers are positioned 255th in points allowed per game at 78.0, forcing 10.0 turnovers while allowing opponents to shoot 43.4% overall (221st in D-1).
Which team will come out on top against the spread tonight?
Recommendation: Support Valparaiso (+17.5)
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