Purdue vs Wisconsin Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Purdue vs Wisconsin prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 15th at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers are 19-6 (11-3) this year after they lost to Michigan by a score of 75-73 in their last game. Purdue led 37-35 at halftime, but they allowed 40 points in the second half in the narrow loss. The Boilermakers shot 43.5% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Braden Smith led Purdue with 24 points and six rebounds, while Trey Kaufman-Renn added 22 points and seven rebounds in the loss.

Prior to that game, the Boilermakers defeated USC by a score of 90-72 and Iowa by a score of 90-81. Purdue has won four of their last five games and they are currently second in the Big Ten standings with an 11-3 record. Purdue has scored 78.5 points per game and they have allowed 68.9 points against per game, while also averaging 33.4 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Trey Kaufman-Renn is averaging 19.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Braden Smith is averaging 16.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game this year. Purdue is shooting 49.3% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 37.4% on three pointers this season. 

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers are 19-5 (9-4) this season after they defeated Iowa by a score of 74-63 in their last game. Wisconsin trailed 39-37 at halftime, but they held Iowa to just 24 points in the second half for the win. The Badgers shot 39.3% from the field, 34.3% on three pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. John Tonje led Wisconsin with 22 points and six rebounds, while John Blackwell added 19 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Badgers defeated Indiana by a score of 76-64 and Northwestern by a score of 75-69. Wisconsin has won three games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Big Ten standings with a 9-4 record. Wisconsin has scored 81.0 points per game and they have allowed 69.9 points against per game, while also averaging 36.2 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. John Tonje is averaging 18.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while John Blackwell is averaging 15.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this year. Wisconsin is shooting 46% from the field, 84.1% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers this season. 

Why Purdue will beat Wisconsin

• Purdue has won each of its last 24 day games at Mackey Arena.
• Wisconsin has lost six of its last seven day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Purdue has won the first half in 23 of its last 24 day games at Mackey Arena.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wisconsin’s last seven games at Mackey Arena have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
• Each of the last six games between Wisconsin and Purdue at Mackey Arena have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Purdue vs Wisconsin Prediction 

Wisconsin comes into this matchup looking for their fourth straight win, but they will be on the road for this game. The Badgers are 2-0 in their last two road games, with wins over Iowa and Northwestern, but this is a major step up in opponent. Purdue is coming off of a tough loss against Michigan in their last game, but they are shooting over 49% from the field this year and they have scored 81+ points in four of their last five games. Both of these teams have had plenty of success in Big Ten play so far this season, but Purdue is very tough to play at home and I think their shooting advantage will be the difference. Take the Boilermakers to cover at home.