Queens University vs Purdue Picks and Predictions for Friday March 20 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/20/2026, 01:10 AM ET

The Queens University Royals and Purdue Boilermakers will face off on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:35 PM ET with television coverage on truTV. Purdue enters this matchup as a heavy -8000 favorite with a total set at 162.5 and a spread of Purdue -25.5. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more expert predictions and daily betting insights.

Royals Bring Offense but Face Major Step Up

Queens University comes into this game with a 21-13 overall record and has been competitive away from home this season. In their last five games, the Royals have recently won over Central Arkansas, Austin Peay, West Georgia, and Eastern Kentucky, while also recently losing to Central Arkansas, showing solid but inconsistent form entering the tournament.

Offensively, Queens averages 84.9 points per game while allowing 82.9 points per contest. They shoot 48% from the field and collect 33.8 rebounds per game while adding 15.9 assists per contest. Defensively, they contribute 5.9 steals and 2.9 blocks per game.

The Royals’ biggest strength is their scoring ability and pace. They can put up points quickly, but their defensive struggles could be exposed against an elite Purdue team.

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Boilermakers Bring Balance and Efficiency

Purdue enters this matchup with a 27-8 overall record and has been strong across all settings this season. In their last five games, the Boilermakers have recently won over Michigan, UCLA, Nebraska, and Northwestern, while also recently losing to Wisconsin, showing strong overall form entering the tournament.

The Boilermakers average 81.7 points per game while allowing 70.1 points per contest. They shoot an efficient 50% from the field and add 35.4 rebounds per game along with an impressive 19.9 assists per contest. Defensively, they contribute 5.5 steals and 2.8 blocks per game.

Purdue’s biggest strength is their offensive efficiency and ball movement. They share the ball exceptionally well and can create high-quality scoring opportunities throughout the game.

Queens University vs Purdue Pick

Queens University vs Purdue Spread Pick

Purdue -25.5

Purdue’s talent advantage and offensive efficiency should allow them to control this game from start to finish. With Queens struggling defensively, the Boilermakers should be able to create a large margin.

Queens University vs Purdue Total Pick

Over 162.5

I like the over in this game because Queens plays at a fast pace and scores well, while Purdue is highly efficient offensively. This combination could push the total higher.

Final Score Prediction: Purdue 96, Queens University 68

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