This is a 10* SWEET 16 GOY on Purdue.

Public perception has driven this line a few points lower than it should be here in my opinion. So far the Peacocks have covered in every post-season game they've played in this year (Conference and NCAA), but I say that streak comes to an end here vs. the high-powered Boilermakers.

The Peacocks advanced by upsetting Kentucky 85-79, and then followed that up with a 70-60 victory over Murray State.

Purdue beat Yale by a score of 78-56 and then followed that up with an 81-71 victory over Texas.

The Peacocks will hope their defense can hold up here against the Boilermakers. Saint Peter's strength is on the defensive side of the ball where they allow just 66.9 PPG.

Purdue is No. 7 in the nation in scoring, averaging 80.7 PPG though. And it's really good defensively as well, allowing just 68.8.

Yes, the Peacocks are an exciting underdog team, but one that's getting much too much respect now in my opinion.

Lay the points, the play is PURDUE.

Good luck, NP