Two of the best offenses in the country will go head to head tomorrow night in what looks like will be a heavyweight fight of efficiency, and skill.
Purdue averages 82.1 points per game, while Arizona is just north of that at 86 points per game.
Arizona sits at 9th in the nation with a 50.4% FG% and Purdue is 10th at 50.3%. We can look at stat after stat on the offensive side of the ball and what is evident is that Purdue vs Arizona ia setting the stage for a dominant offensive performance, and a game
in which Purdue will need to knock down open 3 point shots to have a chance late against this young, yet talented Zona squad.
Lead by freshmen stars, Brayden Burries and Koa Peat, Zona will have NBA Level wings that Purdue will need to defend for 40 minutes at a high level.
Marks from Texas exploited Purdue on Defense, and it can be assumed that Zona will try and work Peat similarly against the smaller wings of the Boilers.
But, on the other hand, Purdue has a clear advantage at the 4 position, with TKR being one of the most dominant players in the NCAAT thus far.
While the tip in to win vs Texas was exciting, it was far from unexpected with how Renn simply manhandled Texas from the block all night long.
Vegas, of course, likes the one seed here, Fanduel has Purdue as 6.5 dogs tomorrow night. The O/U is set at 153.5 which may seem a little low with the offensive fire power both squads have.
For Purdue to come out on top, I believe the Boilers need to use their advantage of having Braden Smith to the best of their ability.
Limit turnovers, create great looks for his teammates, and score when asked. Braden Smith is the X-Factor in this one, as he goes, the Boilers will go.
