The Wisconsin Badgers and Purdue Boilermakers have the same Big Ten record, and now they’ll face each other in the final game of their regular season schedules.
That means the winner of the game will not only get the better seed in the Big Ten Tournament, but the victory will also pad their resume for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Let’s dive into the odds and my best bet for this game.
Wisconsin vs. Purdue Odds, Spread, and Total
Spread
Wisconsin +8.5 (-110)Purdue -8.5 (-110)
Moneyline
Wisconsin +255Purdue -320
Total
OVER 156.5 (-110)UNDER 156.5 (-110)Wisconsin vs. Purdue How to WatchDate: Saturday, March 6Game Time: 4:00 pm ETVenue: Mackey ArenaHow to Watch (TV): CBSWisconsin Record: 21-9 (13-6 in Big Ten)Purdue Record: 23-7 (13-6 in Big Ten)Wisconsin vs. Purdue Betting TrendsWisconsin is 7-2 ATS in its last nine gamesThe OVER is 5-2 in Wisconsin’s last seven gamesWisconsin is 6-2 ATS in its last eight games vs. PurduePurdue is 1-4 ATS in its last five gamesThe OVER is 4-1 in Purdue’s last five gamesThe OVER is 5-0 in the last five meetings between these two teamsWisconsin vs. Purdue Key Player to WatchNick Boyd, G – Wisconsin Badgers
Nick Boyd is one of the best scorers in the Big Ten, averaging 20 points per game while shooting 47.6% from the field. He’s also leading this team in assists per game, averaging 3.9. He scored 24 points in the first meeting against Purdue this season.
Wisconsin vs. Purdue Prediction and Pick
I’m going to take the points with Wisconsin in this Big Ten showdown. The Badgers are an underrated team, ranking 65th in effective field goal percentage and 160th in defensive efficiency. I also think Purdue gets too much credit. The Boilermakers have struggled defensively at times this season, ranking 123rd in defensive efficiency.
It’s also worth noting that Wisconsin ranks seventh in the country in three-point shot rate, and now the Badgers take on a Purdue team that has allowed teams to shoot 33.4% from beyond the arc, which ranks 150th in college basketball.
Give me the points with Wisconsin.
Pick:
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