Miami Hurricanes vs Purdue Boilermakers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, March 22, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Miami Hurricanes remain in St. Louis, MO, on Sunday for a game inside the Enterprise Center against the Purdue Boilermakers in round two of the NCAA tournament, and we have you ready to roll with our Miami vs Purdue prediction. Miami comes into this game with a great season, with 26 wins and 8 losses overall. The Purdue Boilermakers roll into Sunday with 28 wins and eight losses overall. Miami has been up and down as of late, winning three of the last five, following a 14-point victory Friday night against Missouri. In one period, the Purdue Boilermakers come into this game red hot, running a lengthy winning streak after a 33-point victory in round one of the dance. Read more about this Miami vs Purdue prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Miami hunts the shock
The Miami Hurricanes offense has carried the team this season, averaging 81.9 points on 50% shooting on the floor. Defensively, the Hurricanes are allowing 71 points per game this year, but have given up an average of 69.3 points per game over their last three wins. The Miami offense led the show for the Hurricanes in their last outing, pouring in 80 points on 43% shooting, 46% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Miami was phenomenal, giving up just 66 points on 35% shooting. Miami won the rebounding battle by 16 and forced 9 turnovers in the win. Malik Reneau led the way for the Miami offense with 24 points on 16 shots.
Malik Reneau leads the Miami offense this season, averaging 19 points per game. Trey Donaldson is second on the roster, averaging 16.5 points to go along with the team-leading 5.8 assists. Shelton Henderson averages 13.7 points, and Tru Washington is averaging 12 points per game. Big man Ernest Udeh Jr. averages 6.8 points and leads the team, pulling in 9.3 rebounds per contest.
Key Injury Report Miami:
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- Treyvon Maddox (Out) – Undisclosed
- Matt Allen (Out) - Illness
Purdue tries to stay the course
Offensively, Purdue has been phenomenal this season, averaging 82.3 points on 50% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Purdue has been elite as well, holding opponents to 70.2 points per game this season, and the Boilermakers have allowed 67 points per game over the last five victories. Offensively, Purdue rolled in their first round matchup, scoring 104 points on 63% shooting, 58% from beyond the arc. It was with the makers at the tone, giving up to 71 points on 46% shooting. Purdue won the rebounding battle by 22 and forced 8 turnovers in the win. Braden Smith led the way for the Purdue offense with 26 points and eight assists on 15 shots.
Braden Smith leads the Purdue offense this season, averaging 14.3 points and 9 assists per game. Trey Kaufman-Renn is second on the team, averaging 14 points to go along with the team’s leading 8.5 rebounds. Fletcher Loyer averages 13.8 points, and big man Oscar Cluff averages 10.6 points per game.
Key Injury Report for Purdue:
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Miami vs Purdue Pick
- Miami vs Purdue Spread Pick
Both teams are playing good basketball this season, but Purdue will have the edge on Sunday. The Boilermakers have an elite offense backed by a tremendous defense. Look for Purdue to use their size, depth, and talent all over the floor to lead to the victory. Take Purdue to continue their winning ways and to do the job against a good Miami team on Sunday. Take the Boilermaker to get the win and cover in Saint Louis as they advance into the second weekend
- Miami vs Purdue Over/Under Pick
Both teams have solid offenses as each scores nearly 82 points per game. Despite both teams having great offenses, each has an elite defense. Look for a scoring struggle Sunday night as elite teams square off. Take the Boilermakers to do the job as they get the winning cover in Saint Louis to extend their season in a game that goes well under the total against the Miami Hurricanes.
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