#749/750 ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Under 133.5 Points – Purdue vs Maryland, Thursday at 6:30 PM ET - These 2 met a few weeks ago and Purdue topped the Terps 58-55 in a very low scoring game. We anticipate another Under play tonight. Both of these teams rank in the top 30 nationally in defensive efficiency and in PPG allowed with the Boilers giving up only 61.7 PPG and Maryland allowing 62.8 PPG. They are also both slow paced teams which should limit possessions. Purdue ranks 13th in the Big 10 (out of 14 teams) in adjusted tempo and Maryland ranks 12th in the conference in that stat. In the first meeting these 2 really struggled from beyond the arc and we look for a similar result on Thursday. Neither team is a great from beyond the arc with Maryland 335th nationally in 3 point % and Purdue ranked 202nd in that stat. Both defenses defend the arc very well allowing 30% (Maryland) and 31% (Purdue) to their opponents. Both offenses rely heavily on getting to the FT line (both score over 20% of their total points from the stripe) but that doesn’t bode well here as Purdue allows the fewest points from the FT line of any team in the country and Maryland is solid in that regard as well. Purdue’s offense has solid season long efficiency numbers, however on the road in Big 10 play they are averaging only 64 PPG. Maryland’s offense ranks 8th in the Big 10 (conference play) in efficiency and 10th in eFG%. The Terps have played 6 games this season vs the top 5 Big 10 defensive teams (efficiency) and they are averaging 57 PPG in those contests. These 2 have combined to play 51 games this season and their Under record is 32-19. Another low scoring Big 10 game on Thursday night.