Purdue SHOULD win this game easily as Rutgers is incredibly low on the RPI (215) for a major conference team. As a comparison, SIUE who Purdue played earlier in the season is currently ranked 223. Other similar teams in the rankings include Fairfield (205), and Tennessee State (241).
With the more reliable Kenpom rankings, Rutgers currently sits at 121. Comparable opponents this season that Purdue has played are Lipscomb (128), Valparaiso (157), and Fairfield (195).
Currently Purdue sits at #3 in the Kenpom and #14 in the RPI and according to a recent rankings of the contenders for the national title Purdue has one of the most complete teams in the country. ESPN's BPI also has Purdue favored in this game by 96.9%.
With the four senior leaders and Carsen Edwards playing at an All Big Ten level, Purdue rolls against what is likely the easiest of games remaining on the schedule.
Purdue 87
Rutgers 68
With the more reliable Kenpom rankings, Rutgers currently sits at 121. Comparable opponents this season that Purdue has played are Lipscomb (128), Valparaiso (157), and Fairfield (195).
Currently Purdue sits at #3 in the Kenpom and #14 in the RPI and according to a recent rankings of the contenders for the national title Purdue has one of the most complete teams in the country. ESPN's BPI also has Purdue favored in this game by 96.9%.
With the four senior leaders and Carsen Edwards playing at an All Big Ten level, Purdue rolls against what is likely the easiest of games remaining on the schedule.
Purdue 87
Rutgers 68