Purdue Seeks First Win Against Illinois State

Purdue hosts Illinois State seeking its first win after opening the season 0-2, including a double-overtime loss to Valparaiso despite being a heavy favorite. The Boilermakers have been led by Daniel Jacobsen and C.J. Cox, while Illinois State brings a strong early scoring effort from Johnny Kinzinger and Malik Messina-Moore. Purdue is favored by about 16 points, but its upset loss and early struggles have raised questions about whether it can cover the spread; one betting preview instead favors the over, citing both teams’ scoring potential.