"Tonight's matchup at Pinnacle Bank Arena features a high-stakes Big Ten clash as the No. 13 Purdue Boilermakers (19-4) travel to face the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers (21-2). This marks a historic moment for the series, as it is the first time in 29 meetings that both teams are ranked at the time of tip-off. Nebraska enters as a slight favorite, looking to protect an impressive 12-1 home record and maintain its momentum after a solid bounce-back win against Rutgers."
"Meanwhile, Purdue is navigating a grueling "gauntlet" stretch, playing their fifth road game in their last seven outings. While the Boilermakers have struggled recently against the spread, they remain one of the most efficient offensive units in the country, led by the backcourt duo of Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer. Loyer has historically thrived against the Huskers, averaging over 20 points in their previous encounters."
Tonight's game pits No. 13 Purdue (19-4) against No. 7 Nebraska (21-2) at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The winner stays alive in the Big Ten regular-season title race while the loser is nearly eliminated. Nebraska enters as a slight favorite with a 12-1 home record and a top-15 national defense that controls tempo. Purdue brings one of the country's most efficient offenses amid a difficult stretch of five road games in seven outings. Purdue's backcourt of Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer leads the attack, with Loyer averaging over 20 points in prior matchups versus Nebraska. Offensive spacing versus Nebraska's physical defense is the strategic focal point.
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