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First look: Purdue at Michigan odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s Purdue at Michigan college football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Purdue Boilermakers (2-6, 1-4 Big Ten) and Michigan Wolverines (8-0, 5-0) are lined up for a Saturday night contest at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we look at Purdue vs. Michigan odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s college football picks and predictions.

Purdue played off a bye at Nebraska Saturday and was beaten soundly by the Cornhuskers 31-14, and held to a season-low 277 total yards. The Boilermakers were 1.5-point favorites and the loss marked their 3rd in a row both straight up and against the spread (ATS).

Michigan is No. 2 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports. The Wolverines head into this home game after a bye week. They are in search of their 20th straight win at Michigan Stadium.

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Purdue at Michigan odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:38 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Purdue +32.5 (-110) | Michigan -32.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2023 betting stats

ML: Purdue 2-6 | Michigan 8-0
ATS: Purdue 2-6 | Michigan 4-3-1
O/U: Purdue 4-4 | Michigan 4-4

Purdue vs. Michigan head-to-head

Michigan is 46-14 all-time against Purdue since they 1st met in 1890.

The last meeting between these 2 was in the 2022 Big Ten Championship Game. Michigan won that one 43-22, covering a 16-point spread. Purdue has not played in Ann Arbor since 2011. Its last win against UM came at Michigan Stadium in 2009.

Since 2007, Michigan is 6-2 in the series, but Purdue is 5-3 ATS.

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Ohio State at Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio State at Purdue odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) and the Purdue Boilermakers (2-4, 1-2) meet Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (Peacock). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio State vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Buckeyes racked up a 37-17 win over a previously unbeaten Maryland side last Saturday, narrowly escaping with the cover as a 17-point favorite. In fact, it took a curious, late field goal by coach Ryan Day to get Ohio State to the cover. The Under cashed for the 4th time in 5 games, including a 4-0 mark when the line is listed at 64 or fewer points.

The Boilermakers entered the season with some decent expectations, but a loss to Fresno State in the opener adjusted projections. Losses to Syracuse, Wisconsin and Iowa followed, and now this team is simply scratching to stay alive for a bowl. It has failed to cover in 4 of 6 games overall, and Purdue is just 1-3 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) at home.

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Ohio State at Purdue odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:19 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Ohio State -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100) | Purdue +800 (bet $100 to win $800)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State -19.5 (-110) | Purdue +19.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ohio State at Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio State 41, Purdue 17

Moneyline

Ohio State (-1400) has had a whale of a time at Ross-Ade Stadium over the years, including losses in 4 of the past 5 trips to West Lafayette, and 5 of the previous 8 trips since 2000.

Purdue (+800) has been a major thorn in the side of the Buckeyes for a long time, but this installment of Boilermakers football doesn’t seem to have the tools to make much trouble for the No. 3 team in the nation. Still, you can’t risk 14 times your potential return.

PASS.

Against the spread

OHIO STATE -19.5 (-110) seems like a rather high number given the fact Ross-Ade has been a house of horrors for the Buckeyes since the turn of the century. However, this is also a Purdue +19.5 (-110) side which was dunked on by Syracuse and Wisconsin by 15 or more points.

Bettors will not take a lot of comfort in the fact Ohio State is 0-2 ATS in the state of Indiana this season, barely beating Indiana and Notre Dame.

The Buckeyes will likely look to establish the run, as the Boilermakers have coughed up 153.8 yards per game on the ground, while allowing 28.0 PPG overall. It might start out close, and bettors and Ohio State fans will be mumbling, “here we go, again!”. However, the Buckeyes should pull away late for the comfortable cover.

Over/Under

OVER 51.5 (-110) is the play, and Ohio State should do most of the heavy lifting on its own.

After a bit of a sluggish start, the offense is starting to hit on all cylinders. Ohio State has scored 35 or more points in 3 of the past 4 games, with the lone exception the Notre Dame game in a marquee, prime-time game against a fellow top-10 team at the time. Look for Ohio State to score plenty as the game unfolds.

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Wisconsin at Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Wisconsin at Purdue odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Wisconsin Badgers (2-1) travel to West Lafayette, Ind., to take on the Purdue Boilermakers (1-2) Friday at 7 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Wisconsin vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Luke Fickell has taken over as Wisconsin coach and with offensive coordinator Phil Longo are attempting to transform the Badgers scheme. While results are mixed thus far, the foundation is there for Wisconsin to get better as the season plays on.

After losing 31-22 to Washington State in Week 2, Wisconsin forced 6 turnovers and beat Georgia Southern 35-14 on Saturday.

Purdue has found the early season difficult. After losing 39-35 to Fresno State to start the season, it is coming off another home loss, 35-20 to Syracuse. With new coach Ryan Walter not having the season he had hoped for in his 1st year, a win over Wisconsin would be an effective way to get started on a rebuild.

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Wisconsin at Purdue odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 12:10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wisconsin -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Purdue +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Wisconsin -5.5 (-110) | Purdue +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Wisconsin at Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Wisconsin 34, Purdue 31

Moneyline

PASS.

Wisconsin looked better in beating Georgia Southern and the key was the offense turning the 6 turnovers from the defense into points. And it should win this game. Purdue has struggled mightily in the early part of the season and +180 is not enough to want to make a play on them and no wager should be made at -220.

Against the spread

Take PURDUE +5.5 (-110) to cover the spread at home.

While coach Walter does not have the defense playing up to the level he had at Illinois in 2022, the offense has been able to score. It will be able to score in this game against a Wisconsin defense which also has not lived up to its reputation.

Wisconsin has won 16 straight games against Purdue. But this meeting will be different as both come in with new coaches and bad defenses. This will be a high-scoring game. But a game in which Purdue should be able to keep it within the +5.5 (-110).

Over/Under

OVER 53.5 (-115) is the easy side to take in this game.

Purdue is known for playing high-level offense. Despite its struggles in 2023, this has remained as the Boilermakers are averaging 26.3 points per game.

With the Wisconsin defense finding it difficult to stop offenses (allowing 20.7 PPG), including allowing 31 points to Washington State, Purdue will find success.

But Purdue’s defense is also not playing well this season, allowing 30.3 PPG (106th of 133). Wisconsin’s offense averages 31.7 PPG and should score in the 30’s Saturday.

So 53.5 (-115) is too low for a total. This game should be closer to 57 and I will take the value play.

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March Madness: Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 16th-seeded Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (20-15) face the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers (29-5) Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The East Region game tips off from Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, at 6:50 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Knights routed Texas Southern in the First Four game Wednesday night, winning 84-61 as a 2.5-point underdog as the Under cashed. FDU shot 50% (23 of 46) from the field, while cashing in at 41% (11 of 27) on 3-pointers. It was also sharp at the free-throw line, hitting 27 of 31 (87%). Ansley Almonor scored 23 points with 8 rebounds, while knocking down 5 triples.

The Boilermakers won the Big Ten Tournament, edging Penn State in the title game. Purdue has won 5 in a row since falling 79-71 at home against Indiana. The Boilermakers are just 2-7 ATS in the last 9 games.

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Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Purdue odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:48 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Fairleigh Dickinson +1600 (bet $100 to win $1,600) | Purdue -4000 (bet $4,000 to win $100)
Against the spread: Fairleigh Dickinson +23.5 (-105) | Purdue -23.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 82, Fairleigh Dickinson 61

Moneyline

Purdue (-4000) is a silly play. It shouldn’t have to be said, but that’s not a recommended betting strategy for such a small return.

AVOID.

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Against the spread

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON +23.5 (-105)

The Knights looked awfully impressive in Dayton against Texas Southern. However, beating a sub-.500 team from the SWAC is a much different animal than slaying a No. 1 seed.

It’s going to be checkmate for the Knights, as Purdue -23.5 (-105) picks up the victory in Columbus behind a pro-Boilermakers crowd in Big Ten country. However, Purdue has failed to cover its last 3 games when favored by 20 or more points.

Over/Under

UNDER 144.5 (-105) is worth a look, as Purdue should be able to keep FDU’s scoring below its season average.

The Under has cashed in 5 of the last 7 games overall for Fairleigh Dickinson. The Over has dominated for Purdue lately, going 9-4-1 in the last 14 games overall, while going 12-4 in the previous 16 NCAA Tournament games. However, the Under is 4-1 this season when Purdue is favored by 20 or more points.

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Big Ten Tournament: Penn State vs. Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Penn State vs. Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Penn State Nittany Lions (22-12) and the No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (28-5) battle Sunday for the Big Ten Tournament title. Tip-off from United Center in Chicago is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Penn State vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The 10th-seeded Nittany Lions upset the 3rd-seeded Indiana Hoosiers 77-73 Saturday as 3.5-point underdogs. The top-seeded Boilermakers beat 13th-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes 80-66 on Saturday, covering as 8-point favorites. Purdue beat Penn State by double digits in both matchups during the regular season this year.

Purdue is only 13-18-2 ATS on the season and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. Penn State is 19-13-2 ATS on the year and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 overall.

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Penn State vs. Purdue odds

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Moneyline (ML): Penn State +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Purdue -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Penn State +6.5 (-115) | Purdue -6.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Penn State vs. Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Penn State 71, Purdue 68

Moneyline

PENN STATE +205.

Penn State has seemed to be wearing Cinderella’s slipper so far, defeating the 2, 3, and 7 seeds in this tournament. It is also hard to beat a good team 3 times in a season. Purdue does enter as the heavy favorite, but Penn State is worth taking a shot to double-up.

Against the spread

BET PENN STATE +6.5 (-115).

Okay, you’re not sold on an upset, but it will be a close game. The Nittany Lions have covered 3 games in 3 straight days in the tournament and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. The Boilermakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 following an ATS win and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 vs. teams with a winning record.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 135.5 (-105).

The Over is 4-0 in the Penn State’s last 4 neutral site contests 9-2 in their last 11 vs. a team with a straight up winning record. For Purdue the Over is 4-0 in their last 4 games coming off a win and 6-0 in their last 6 vs. teams with a straight up winning record.

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Big Ten Tournament: Ohio State vs. Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio State vs. Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio State Buckeyes (16-18) battle the No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (27-5) Saturday in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Tournament. Tip from United Center is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio State vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Ohio State took down Michigan State 68-58 Friday in the quarterfinal round of the tournament to cover as 6-point underdogs. It has now won 5 of its last 6 games and is 6-0 against the spread (ATS) in that span. The Buckeyes are 14-20 ATS this season.

Purdue beat Rutgers 70-65 while failing to cover as 6.5-point favorites on Friday in the quarterfinal. It has now won 3 games in a row and is 6-4 in its last 10. In that span, the Boilermakers are 3-7 ATS to fall to 12-18-2 ATS on the season.

Purdue swept the season series beating Ohio State 71-69 to cover as 2-point road underdogs in early January and winning 82-55 and covering as 12.5-point home favorites in late February.

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Ohio State vs. Purdue odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Ohio State +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Purdue -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State +7.5 (-105) | Purdue -7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Ohio State vs. Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 71, Ohio State 67

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline odds do not present any value on Purdue in this matchup.

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Against the spread

LEAN OHIO STATE +7.5 (-105).

Ohio State has hit a hot streak at the best time of the season and has become somewhat of the conference version of a Cinderella team. It is 6-0 ATS in its last 6 games, including 5-0 in its last 5 games following a ATS win and 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games following an outright win.

Purdue has struggled against the spread recently. It is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games, 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games following an outright win, 0-9 ATS in its last 9 Saturday games and 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games following a ATS loss.

Over/Under

BET OVER 134.5 (-110).

The Over is 5-0 in the Buckeyes’ last 5 Saturday games, 3-0-1 in their last 4 games against a team with a winning outright record and 9-7 this season in 16 day games.

For Purdue, the Over is 7-1 in its last 8 games following an outright win and 3-0-1 in its last 4 games.

The Over is also 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings between these programs.

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Big Ten Tournament: Rutgers vs. Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Rutgers vs. Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (19-13) square off against the No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (26-5) Friday in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. Tip-off is at noon ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around Rutgers vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Purdue ended the year 4-4 over its last 8 games with losses to Indiana (x2), Northwestern and Maryland after a strong start to the season. The Boilermakers are still the favorites to win the Big Ten Tournament and if they did so would be a big step toward being a top seed on Selection Sunday.

Rutgers topped Michigan 62-50 Thursday in the 2nd round of the tournament. The Scarlet Knights should be on the right side of the bubble for March Madness even if they lose to Purdue.

Rutgers beat Purdue 65-64 on Jan. 2, winning outright as an 8.5-point road underdog as the Under (131) connected.

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Rutgers vs. Purdue odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rutgers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Purdue -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rutgers +6.5 (-115) | Purdue -6.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 128.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Rutgers vs. Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 63, Rutgers 60

Moneyline

Rutger’s defensive play has been its anchor this season. The Scarlet Knights are 7th in opponent points per game (60.4) and 10th in opponent shooting percentage (39.31%).

However, Purdue is number 3 in the country for a reason, in large part due to rebounding. They are 2nd in offensive rebound percentage (38%) and 1st in opponent defensive rebounds per game (18.1).

While I think Purdue (-270) is likely to get the victory in the rematch, you shouldn’t risk more than 2 1/2 times your potential return on a moneyline wager.

PASS.

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Against the spread

Purdue has the 2nd worst ATS record in the Big Ten as a favorite (9-15-2) and is just 3-4 ATS with a rest advantage. Rutgers has more to play for and won’t be rusty.

BET RUTGERS +6.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Both these teams have leaned towards the Under this year. Rutgers is 12-20 O/U and Purdue is 13-17-1 O/U. I expect both teams to need some time to settle in this neutral-court quarterfinal Friday.

LEAN UNDER 128.5 (-115).

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Illinois at Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Illinois at Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Illinois Fighting Illini (20-10, 11-8) battle the No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers (25-5, 14-5) Sunday. Tip from Mackey Arena is set for 12:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Illinois vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

This will be their lone matchup of the regular season. Purdue has already won the Big Ten and is the only team in the conference with fewer than 8 losses.

Illinois is coming into this game following a 91-87 win over Michigan, failing to cover as a 5-point home favorite. The Fighting Illini have failed to cover 4 in a row and 5 of their last 6. They are 17-13 against the spread (ATS) this season and 13-16 O/U.

Purdue is 12-16-2 ATS and 12-17 O/U. It beat Wisconsin 63-61 on the road Thursday, failing to cover as a 3.5-point favorite. The Boilermakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games and 0-3 ATS in their last 3 road games.

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Illinois at Purdue odds

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Moneyline (ML): Illinois +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Purdue -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Illinois +7.5 (-105) | Purdue -7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Illinois at Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 74, Illinois 70

Moneyline

PASS.

Illinois has lost 4 in the row on the road. Given that and that Purdue isn’t worth the pricetag, ultimately pass here.

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Against the spread

LEAN ILLINOIS +7.5 (-105).

Neither team has rewarded bettors lately, but Illinois has been better in Big Ten battles than Purdue. The Fighting Illini are just 10-9 ATS in conference games while Purdue is 8-9-2 ATS.

Both teams are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. Illinois has covered 3 of its last 5 road games though. Purdue is 9-14-2 ATS as the favorite as well.

Considering the trends, back ILLINOIS +7.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET OVER 139.5 (-110).

Illinois has gone Over in 4 of its last 8 games, and Purdue has gone Over in 6 of its last 10, pushing once in that span as well. The Boilermakers have scored at least 70 points in 2 of their last 3 games as well.

The Fighting Illini also struggle to defend the 3, allowing the 156th-best opponents’ 3-point FG percentage (33.4%). Purdue ranks 89th in the nation in FG percentage (46.1%). That efficiency could create issues and pick up the tempo.

Back the OVER 139.5 (-110).

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Purdue at Wisconsin odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Purdue at Wisconsin odds and lines, with expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers (24-5, 13-5 Big Ten) will look to regain their form against the Wisconsin Badgers (16-12, 8-10) Thursday. Tip from Kohl Center is at 9 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Purdue vs. Wisconsin odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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All 5 of Purdue’s losses this season have come in conference play, and 3 have come in its last 4 games. The Boilermakers lost 79-71 to Indiana Saturday (the second time this season the Hoosiers have toppled them), failing to cover as 6.5-point favorites. The defeat dashed any hopes of a winning streak they may have had entering play off an 82-55 victory over Ohio State on Feb. 19. That single win came on the heels of losses at Northwestern (64-58, Feb. 12) and Maryland (68-54, Feb. 16).

All-American C Zach Edey, standing at 7’4″, is going to be counted on in order to get Purdue to the finish line and into the Big Ten Tournament on the right footing.

Wisconsin enters off a thrilling 87-79 overtime loss at Michigan. The Badgers had victory in their sights but allowed a buzzer-beating 3-point shot to fall and send the game to overtime. The Badgers will need a completely different game plan to win Thursday vs. the inside presence of Edey.

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Purdue at Wisconsin odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:35 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Purdue -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Wisconsin +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
Against the spread (ATS): Purdue -4.5 (-105) | Wisconsin +4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 127.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Purdue at Wisconsin picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 66, Wisconsin 60

Moneyline

PASS.

Purdue (-190) has the inside presence to dominate Wisconsin and while it won’t be a blowout the Boilermakers will still likely win Thursday.

However, as with any line this high, I am not willing to make straight wager of any kind.

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Against the spread

BET PURDUE -4.5 (-105).

Edey and Purdue will dominate in the paint and will get second-chance points to allow the Boilermakers to pull away just enough to cover this number.

Purdue is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games following an ATS loss and it will be able to keep this game at an arm’s length.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 127.5 (-110).

Wisconsin, especially at home, likes to slow the pace of play. Purdue will play right into this ability and neither team will look to take quick shots.

The offensive efficiency will be high, but the possessions will be low.

Wisconsin has gone Under in 4 straight home games against a team with a winning road record and in 6 straight home games overall for the Badgers.

With both teams wanting to slow the game down and neither team being an offensive powerhouse, this is likely to be a game in the low 60s. I like the Under.

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Indiana at Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Indiana at Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 17 Indiana Hoosiers (19-9, 10-7 Big Ten) and No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers (24-4, 13-4) meet Saturday at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Indiana vs. Purdue game odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Indiana has dropped its last 2 games on the road against Northwestern (64-62, Feb. 15) and Michigan State (80-65, Tuesday), and the Hoosiers are 0-3 against the spread (ATS) across the past 3 games overall. It seems like forever since the Hoosiers picked up a 79-74 win over the rival Boilermakers, but it was just on Feb. 4.

Purdue snapped a 2-game mini skid with an emphatic 82-55 win over disappointing Ohio State Sunday. While the Boilermakers have dropped 3 in a row on the road, they love a little home cooking, going 15-1 at home.

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Indiana at Purdue odds

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Moneyline (ML): Indiana +255 (bet $100 to win $255) | Purdue -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Indiana +7.5 (-115) | Purdue -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Indiana at Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 74, Indiana 65

Moneyline

Purdue (-320) is on the expensive side, and it will cost you more than 3 times your potential return. That’s quite expensive for a standalone bet, and there is no value in including it in a multi-team parlay, either.

AVOID.

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Against the spread

PURDUE -7.5 (-105) is worth a look, as it will use the revenge factor and a raucous home crowd to get the job done.

The Boilermakers have had some issues against the number, but they are 4-0 ATS in the past 4 games at home. On the flip side, Indiana has cashed in just 2 of the past 10 games on the road and is 2-5 ATS in the past 7 after a straight-up loss and 3-8 ATS in the past 11 after a non-cover.

Look for Purdue to exact a little revenge, getting a strong win in the process.

Over/Under

OVER 138.5 (-110) is the lean, ever so slightly. Go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games for Indiana, although the Over is an impressive 9-3 in the past 12 games after a non-cover, and 6-2 in the past 8 after a straight-up loss.

For Purdue, the Over is 5-2-1 in the past 8 games overall, while going 3-0-1 in the past 4 home outings.

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