Texas vs. Purdue prediction, odds: Longhorns’ tough defense has edge

Texas defeated No. 11 Virginia Tech, 81-73, within the first spherical of March Insanity, whereas Purdue beat up on No. 14 Yale, 78-56, in its match opener. Now the Longhorns tackle the Boilermakers in an all-chalk second-round matchup.

Spherical of 32: No. 6 Texas vs. No 3 Purdue

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Texas head coach Chris Beard talks with Dylan Disu #4 on the bench in the first half of the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Fiserv Forum on March 18, 2022 in Milwaukee.
Texas head coach Chris Beard talks with Dylan Disu.
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Texas (+3.5) over Purdue

All season, the Boilermakers have been questioned due to their mediocre protection. The larger downside for Purdue, nevertheless, has been its points in opposition to robust defenses, which surfaced in losses to Rutgers, Indiana and Wisconsin (twice). The Longhorns’ unit is best than any Purdue has confronted this season and the Boilermakers’ latest downturn on offense — they averaged 68.5 factors 10 video games earlier than the NCAA Event after averaging 86 factors over the primary 17 video games — will proceed in opposition to a bunch led by among the best match coaches (Chris Beard) lately. Any customary Texas scoring shortcomings will probably be solved by a gathering with a protection that won't be bailed out on at the present time.

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