The second-ranked Purdue Boilermakers (18-2) have a great opportunity on their hands as they face the    Rutgers Scarlet Knights (10-8) on Sunday, January 28 at 1:00 PM ET at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey. The Boilermakers are favorites to win, with a point spread at -9.5 (-110).

The Boilermakers have won their last four games and are aiming to secure a fifth while on the road. Their most recent victory was a 99-67 blowout over the Michigan Wolverines.

Zach Edey will be a force to handle in this matchup, as he currently leads them with 22.9 points and 11.4 rebounds each game. He is also shooting 62.1 percent from the field and 74.6 percent from the foul line.

The Boilermakers are getting 85.8 points per game and are connecting on 49.1 percent of their shot attempts. They showcase excellent ball movement to find better scoring opportunities with 19.1 assists each game.

They are allowing 69.3 points per game from opening teams, which is a healthy margin for victory when looking at their offense. They are also getting 41.7 rebounds, 4.2 blocks, and 5.6 steals a game.

The Scarlet Knights have gone 2-3 over their last five games, but still have an upset on their minds despite bad momentum coming into this one. Their most recent battle was an 86-63 blowout loss to the 10^th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini.

Aundre Hyatt is averaging 12.2 points per game and is shooting 39.1 percent from the field. He is also making 76.9 percent of his shots from the foul line, which shows he will need a big game in order for them to have a chance at success.

The Scarlet Knights are averaging 68.3 points each game and are shooting 39.0 percent from the field. They have below average ball movement, which is 11.9 assists per game and it could cause them to struggle offensively.

They are allowing 66.5 points per game from opposing teams, which is not a lot of breathing room to have when looking at their offense. They also chime in with 39.2 rebounds, 5.6 blocks, and 7.1 steals that could make an impact here.

MyBookie showcases the betting odds for this matchup, with the Purdue Boilermakers as 9.5-point favorites. According to market analysis, they have an 88.4 percent chance at winning.

The Scarlet Knights have too many red flags heading into this game to pull off the upset. As for the Boilermakers, look for them to dominate early to have a comfortable lead by the end of the game.