Purdue vs. Florida Atlantic Prediction: Picks & Start Time – September 2022

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The Purdue Boilermakers (1-2) and Florida Atlantic Owls (2-2) will battle in a matchup at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Purdue vs. Florida Atlantic Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 17 points, with sportsbooks listing Purdue as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Purdue has -856 odds to pick up the win, while Florida Atlantic is listed at +561 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 57.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Purdue vs. Florida Atlantic Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, September 24, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
  • Stadium: Ross-Ade Stadium

Betting Preview

Purdue

Purdue sports the 32nd-ranked offense this season (477.3 yards per game), and has been even more effective on defense, ranking 25th-best with only 285.7 yards allowed per game. Purdue is compiling 38.7 points per game on offense (35th in the FBS), and ranks 55th defensively with 22.3 points allowed per game. Purdue ranks 42nd in pass defense this season (194.3 passing yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 356.3 passing yards per game. Purdue is putting up 121.0 rushing yards per game on offense (98th in the FBS), and ranks 28th defensively with 91.3 rushing yards allowed per game. Purdue has the 27th-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (50.0% conversion rate), and has been better defensively, ranking 19th-best with a 26.2% third-down conversion rate allowed. With four forced turnovers (71st in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (32nd in the FBS), Purdue (+1) has the 45th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

Florida Atlantic

In terms of total offense, Florida Atlantic ranks 39th in the FBS (471.8 total yards per game) and 98th on defense (413.5 total yards allowed per contest). In terms of points scored Florida Atlantic ranks 60th in the FBS (34.3 points per game), and it is 74th defensively (25.8 points allowed per game). Florida Atlantic ranks 62nd in passing yards per game (250.3), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 18th-worst in the FBS with 275.8 passing yards allowed per contest. Florida Atlantic’s run defense ranks 67th in the FBS with 137.8 rushing yards surrendered per contest, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks 20th-best by accumulating 221.5 rushing yards per game. Florida Atlantic’s third-down defense ranks 87th in the FBS with a 39.6% third-down conversion percentage allowed, but it has been carried by its offense, which ranks 20th-best by posting a 52.5% third-down rate. At 0, Florida Atlantic owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with four forced turnovers (71st in the FBS) and four turnovers committed (48th in the FBS).

Purdue vs. Florida Atlantic Betting Analysis

Purdue Betting Insights

Purdue has put together a record of 1-2-0 against the spread this season. Purdue is a perfect 1-0 ATS when playing as at least 17-point favorites. Every game involving Purdue has hit the over so far this season. This is the first time this season the Boilermakers are listed as the moneyline favorite. The Boilermakers have not yet played a game with moneyline odds of -856 or shorter.

Owls Betting Insights

Florida Atlantic has covered the spread two times over four games with a set number. Florida Atlantic games have gone over the total once this year. The Owls lost the only game they’ve played as the underdog this season. The Owls have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +561.

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Purdue vs. Florida Atlantic Against The Spread & Betting Records

Purdue

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 54.8 52.5 59.5
Implied Total AVG 34.7 36.5 31.0
ATS Record 1-2-0 1-1-0 0-1-0
Over/Under Record 3-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 0-0 0-0 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-2 0-1 0-1

Owls

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 58.5 61.2 50.5
Implied Total AVG 33.3 35.0 28.0
ATS Record 2-2-0 2-1-0 0-1-0
Over/Under Record 1-3-0 0-3-0 1-0-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 2-1 2-0 0-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-1 0-1 0-0

Players to Watch

Purdue

  • Cam Allen has helped carry the Boilermakers’ defense with five tackles and one interception in three games.
  • Jack Sullivan has helped spur the Boilermakers’ defense with 1.0 sack to go along with 1.0 TFL and four tackles in three games.
  • Scotty Humpich has suited up for three games, compiling five tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack for the Boilermakers.
  • Chris Jefferson, as part of the Boilermakers’ defense, has totaled five tackles and one interception in three games.

Owls

  • In four games for the Owls, Eddie Williams has delivered 2.0 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
  • In four games for the Owls, Jayden Williams has totaled 15 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks.
  • The Owls’ Marlon Krakue has totaled five tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks in four games.
  • Romain Mungin has registered seven tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack In four games for the Owls.

Purdue vs. Florida Atlantic Predictions and Pick

Purdue vs. Florida Atlantic betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Boilermakers (-17)

    Pick OU:

    Over (57.5)

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How to Bet on Purdue vs. Florida Atlantic

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Our prediction to win this matchup is Purdue, and we project that Purdue will cover the spread (Purdue -17). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 57.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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