The Miami Hurricanes will play against the Purdue Boilermakers in the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. This second-round game in the West Region will take place at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Miami comes into this game ranked #25 in the AP poll. They finished the regular season with a 25-8 overall record and a 14-6 record in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Their strong performance has earned them the 7th seed in the tournament.
Purdue is ranked #8 in the AP poll and holds the 2nd seed in this tournament. They ended the regular season with a 27-8 overall record and a 17-7 record in the Big Ten Conference. Last year, Purdue reached the Sweet 16 but lost to Houston by a narrow margin.
Purdue Preview
Purdue Boilermakers are ranked #8 in the AP poll. They play in the Big Ten Conference. In the 2025 postseason, they reached the Sweet 16. They won against High Point and McNeese State before losing to Houston.
During the 2026 regular season, Purdue had a 27-8 overall record. Their conference record was 17-7. They scored an average of 81.7 points per game, ranking 66th. Their field goal percentage was 49.9, placing them 15th.
In the postseason, Purdue’s points per game increased to 104.0, ranking 5th. Their field goal percentage also improved to 63.1, which was 4th best. They had an effective field goal percentage of 73.8, ranking 3rd.
Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith were key players. Loyer averaged 13.8 points per game, while Smith averaged 14.0 points. Oscar Cluff contributed with 10.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 13.6 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.
Miami Preview
The Miami Hurricanes are ranked #25 in the AP poll. They play in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Their overall record for the 2026 regular season is 25-8, with a conference record of 14-6.
Offensively, the Hurricanes score 81.9 points per game, ranking 63rd. They have a field goal percentage of 50.1, which is 12th. They make 6.6 three-pointers per game, ranking 348th.
Defensively, the team averages 7.8 steals per game. They also average 3.4 blocks per game. The Hurricanes commit 15.5 fouls per game.
Malik Reneau is a key player, scoring 18.8 points per game. Ernest Udeh Jr. leads in rebounds with 9.2 per game. Tre Donaldson contributes with 16.4 points and 5.8 assists per game.
Statistical Breakdown for Purdue vs Miami
Purdue and Miami both have strong offenses, making scoring a key factor in this game. Purdue’s postseason scoring jumped to 104 points per game, while Miami scores 81.9 points per game in the regular season. Purdue’s field goal percentage is high at 63.1 in the postseason, while Miami’s is 50.1 in the regular season. Purdue’s three-point shooting is also strong, with a 58.3 percentage in the postseason. Miami’s defense will need to focus on limiting Purdue’s shooting efficiency.
- Purdue Regular Season Points Per Game: 81.7 (66th)
- Purdue Postseason Points Per Game: 104.0 (5th)
- Purdue Regular Season Field Goal Percentage: 49.9 (15th)
- Purdue Postseason Field Goal Percentage: 63.1 (4th)
- Purdue Postseason 3PT Percentage: 58.3 (1st)
- Miami Regular Season Points Per Game: 81.9 (63rd)
- Miami Regular Season Field Goal Percentage: 50.1 (12th)
- Miami Regular Season Steals Per Game: 7.8
Betting Insights
The Miami Hurricanes and Purdue Boilermakers are set to play, and bettors are looking at key trends to make informed decisions. Miami struggled last season, while Purdue had a better record. Both teams have interesting patterns against the spread and in over/under results. Here are the top five betting trends to consider:
- Miami is 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games.
- Purdue has a 0-3 record against the spread in their last 3 games.
- Miami’s over/under record is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
- Purdue’s over/under record is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
- Miami has a 19-12 over/under record for all games last season.
Free Betting Prediction for Purdue vs Miami
Purdue’s offense has been strong, especially in the postseason. They scored 104 points per game and had a high field goal percentage. Miami’s defense will need to work hard to limit Purdue’s shooting. Purdue’s key players, like Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith, will be important in this game.
Miami also has a strong offense, scoring 81.9 points per game. Malik Reneau and Tre Donaldson are key players for Miami. They will need to perform well to keep up with Purdue’s scoring. Miami’s defense, with 7.8 steals per game, could create opportunities for them.
The game could be high-scoring, given both teams’ offensive strengths. Purdue’s recent form and strong postseason stats make them the favorite. Miami will need a strong defensive effort to challenge Purdue. The betting odds favor Purdue, and they are expected to win.
- Our Free Prediction: Purdue -8.5
