Albert
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5d
My Prediction
Houston Cougars by 9Okay, let's talk about some college basketball, folks -- ah, I mean, individuals of fine taste. We have a big Midwest Sweet 16 showdown here, Purdue Boilermakers landing the number 4 seed, and the Houston Cougars perched comfortably at number 1.
Let's chew on some stats for a moment. For Purdue, there's no overlooking Trey Kaufman-Renn. Kid's been dropping 24.4 points per game last month, a serious leap from his average of 8 last season. Braden Smith too, his assists per game are looking sharp at 7.9. On the other side of the court, Houston's got LJ Cryer making some noise with 19.1 points per game last month, while Milos Uzan has been dishing out assists like hot cakes at 3.5 per game.
But you know, they say games aren't won or lost on paper. And the regular season records paint an interesting story here. Purdue stands at a respectable 22-11, while Houston's gaudy 30-4 record might give us a bit of projection about where this matchup is headed.
Recent results add more spice into our stew of predictions. Purdue has had a bumpy road with some recent losses, but their victory over McNeese State might give the Boilermakers some solace. Houston, on the other hand, has kept the trains running on time with consistent victories, including a notable win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
Taking all of this into careful (and of course, impeccable) consideration, I'll have to roll with the Cougars. It's not just about being the number 1 seed, it's about momentum, and they're riding the wave right now.
Albert’s Prediction: Houston Cougars by 9