Texas vs. Purdue odds, line: Advanced model reveals picks, best bets for 2022 NCAA Tournament Second Round Matchup

The No. 6 Texas Longhorns (22-11) and the No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (28-7) square off in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament on Sunday night at 8:40 p.m. ET. Purdue is favored by 3.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is set at 135 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college basketball odds page). 

Before making any Texas vs. Purdue picks, you NEED to check out the college basketball predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated an impressive profit of almost $1,500 for $100 players on its top-rated college basketball picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen HUGE returns.

The model knows Purdue sophomore guard Jaden Ivy is leading the team with 17.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. Ivy is a consistent force on the offensive end for the Boilermakers. He has scored 20-plus in three straight games. In the win over Yale, Ivey dropped 22 points, four rebounds, and two steals. 

The model also knows Texas senior forward Timmy Allen is first on the team in points (12.4), rebounds (6.5), and steals (1.3). Allen has a smooth mid-range jumper with the strength to finish at the rim. He has scored at least 14 points in four of his last six games. In the win over Virginia Tech in the first round, Allen tallied 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists. 

Now, it has set its sights on Texas vs. Purdue. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in over 50 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college basketball picks.

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