Queens University Royals vs Purdue Boilermakers Picks and Predictions for Friday, March 20, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Queens University Royals will be in St. Louis, MO, Friday night for a 7:35 PM first-round matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers, and we have you ready to roll with our Queens University vs Purdue prediction. Queens University comes into the NCAA tournament with 21 wins and 13 losses this season. Purdue comes into this matchup as a two seed with 27 wins and eight losses on the year. Queen's University won for the last five, including three in a row, following a 5-point overtime victory in their last outing. The Purdue Boilermakers come into this matchup running hot on a four-game winning streak following an 8-point victory against Michigan last time out. Read more about this Queens University vs Purdue prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Queens goes for 4 in a row
The Queens University offense is averaging 84.9 points on 48% shooting from the floor this season, but the Royals have averaged 88.75 points per game over their last four wins. Defensively, Queens is allowing 82.9 points per game this season and has allowed an average of 79.5 points per game over its last four victories. The Queens University offense poured in 98 points on 46% shooting and 42% from beyond the arc in their last outing. Defensively, Queens University did just enough, allowing 93 points on 43% shooting. Queens won the rebounding battle by 10 and forced 11 turnovers to seal the victory. Chris Ashby led the way for the Queen's offense in their last outing, scoring 34 points on 19 shots.
Nasir Mann leads the Queen's offense this season with 13.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Yoav Berman is second team, averaging 12.6 points, and Chris Ashby averages 11.7 points per game this season. Devante Parker averages 11.3 points, and Carson Schwieger averages 10.2 points per game. Jordan Watford is third on the roster, with 11.9 points, and leads the team in dishing out 3.8 assists per game.
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Purdue looks to continue to roll
The Purdue offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 81.7 points on 50% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Purdue is rolling, allowing 70.1 points per game this season, and the board members have allowed 66 points per game during their current 4-game winning streak. Offensively, Purdue was the better team in their last outing, scoring 80 points, including 42 in the second half, on 53% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Purdue was phenomenal, giving up 72 points on 47% shooting, 29% from beyond the arc. Purdue lost the rebounding battle by 4, but forced 7 turnovers to seal the victory. Big man Oscar Cluff led the way for the Purdue offense with 21 points and five rebounds on 11 shots.
Braden Smith leads the Purdue offense this season, averaging 14 points and 9.1 assists per game. Fletcher Loywer averages 13.8 points, and Oscar Cluff is averaging 10.6 points per game. Trey Kaufman-Renn averages 13.6 points per game this season to go along with the team-leading 8.5 rebounds per game.
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Queens University vs Purdue Pick
- Queens University vs Purdue Spread Pick
Purdue is the far better team in this matchup and will dominate things from the opening minutes. Look for the Boilermakers to establish themselves early and control this game from the onset. Purdue has the depth and talent all over the floor that will overwhelm Queens University for 40 minutes. Take the Boilermakers to roll into the second round Friday night as they get an easy win and cover.
- Queens University vs Purdue Over/Under Pick
Both teams score the ball well, as each is averaging above 80 points per game this season. Purdue will be the best team that Queens University has seen this year, and their offense will struggle. Look for the wall of mirrors to set the tone on the defensive end Friday as they rolled to the victory. Purdue is going to score points and lead to a win, but the total will go under as Queens University struggles against the Boilermakers.
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