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Texas Basketball vs. Purdue: 5 bold predictions against Boilermakers

By Andrew Miller

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 23: Carsen Edwards #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional at TD Garden on March 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MARCH 23: Carsen Edwards #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional at TD Garden on March 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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ANN ARBOR, MI – DECEMBER 1: Carsen Edwards #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers drives the ball to the basket as Jordan Poole #2 of the Michigan Wolverines defends during the first half of the game at Crisler Center on December 1, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Purdue 76-57. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI – DECEMBER 1: Carsen Edwards #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers drives the ball to the basket as Jordan Poole #2 of the Michigan Wolverines defends during the first half of the game at Crisler Center on December 1, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Purdue 76-57. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

2. Purdue is held to its lowest three-point percentage of the season

Purdue really seems like one of those teams that has a very high floor and low ceiling. In the Big Ten, that can mean any number of things which was evident early on in conference play. Purdue squeaked one out against a solid Maryland squad, but was dominated by Michigan soon before pulling off that big win.

One of the keys to success for the Boilermakers in the quest to get a two-game winning streak with a win over the Horns is hitting the three ball consistently. Purdue has a very good set of three-point shooters. This team is led by standout junior guard Carsen Edwards, who is averaging more than 23.0 points per game.

The lowest mark that any opponent held the Boilermakers to from beyond the arc this season was Robert Morris. Despite holding a team that relies so much on the three ball to 25 percent from beyond the arc, Robert Morris couldn’t pull out the upset win over Purdue. Most other games see the Boilermakers shoot in the high-30s or low 40s from three-point range.

Purdue is one of the top 60 teams in the nation in three-point shooting percentage. The reliance on the three ball is also evident by the fact that it sits among the top 10 teams in the nation in total three-pointers made this season. If a solid perimeter defending team like the Horns can hold Purdue in check early and often, this game could swing in its favor in the first half.

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