Purdue vs Queens: Boilermakers' Early Surge

0:00On March 20, Purdue faces Queen's College in an early March madness matchup on Friday. The Boilermakers boasts top tier stats, ranking number 2 in adjusted offensive efficiency and number 10 in effective field goal percentage. They're also strong in turnovers and rebounding, sitting around the top 20 in those categories. Queen's College ranks near the bottom, around 3-20th in offensive efficiency and even lower in shooting and rebounding. This pits a powerhouse against the clear underdog with Purdue expected to dominate on paper. Analysts remain cautious about Coach Matt Painter's teams though. Four years ago, almost to the day, Purdue suffered a shocking first round loss to Fairly Dickinson as a heavy favorite that upsets still lingers in fans minds. James Young, breaking down the game, predicts Purdue won't take chances this time. He expects them to come out aggressive from the tip, overwhelming Queen's early without playing around. Look for Purdue scoring to surge in the first half, making their team total a smart play if you're betting.

1:03This could set the tone for a quick Boilermakers win.