Purdue vs Wisconsin Prediction 1/3/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Purdue vs Wisconsin Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3^rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Wisconsin Badgers Preview

Wisconsin Badgers have a 9-4 record this season and are tied for 11th place in the Big Ten Conference. They have an 8-0 home record and are coming off an 80-60 home win against Milwaukee. Their previous three games were an 88-61 home win against Central Michigan, a 76-66 home loss against Villanova and a 90-60 away loss against Nebraska.

Offensively, Wisconsin averages 83.5 points per game, while allowing 73.2 points per game defensively. The Badgers shoot with 45% from the field and grab 38.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.4 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 6.5 steals per game defensively.

Nick Boyd leads Wisconsin in scoring, with an average of 19.2 points per game, while shooting with 48.1% from the field and 79.1% from the free throw line. Nolan Winter is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.2 per game, while Nick Boyd adds a team-high 3.2 assists per game.

Purdue Boilermakers Preview

Purdue Boilermakers have a 12-1 record this season and are tied for 4th place in the Big Ten Conference. They have a 2-0 away record and are coming off a 101-60 home win against Kent State. Their previous three games were an 88-60 home win against Auburn, a 79-59 home win against Marquette and an 85-57 home win against Minnesota.

Offensively, Purdue averages 86.2 points per game, while allowing 66 points per game defensively. The Boilermakers shoot with 51% from the field and grab 40 rebounds per game, while dishing out 20.8 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.

Trey Kaufman-Renn leads Purdue in scoring, with an average of 14 points per game, while shooting with 60% from the field and 63.6% from the free throw line. Trey Kaufman-Renn is also the team’s leading rebounder with 10.2 per game, while Braden Smith adds a team-high 9.5 assists per game.

Purdue Boilermakers @ Wisconsin Badgers Betting Trends: January 3, 2026

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

• Wisconsin has won each of its last 13 night games at Kohl Center.
• Wisconsin has won the first half in each of its last 20 games at Kohl Center.

Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win

• Purdue has won each of its last 14 night games as a top-5 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• Wisconsin has lost each of its last five games against teams with an AP Ranking of 5.
• Purdue has won the first half in each of its last eight night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wisconsin’s last seven games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents at Kohl Center have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Each of Purdue’s last four games at Kohl Center have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Purdue vs Wisconsin Prediction

In this Purdue vs Wisconsin Prediction, Purdue is coming as -6.5 road favorites. Purdue has been the better team this season, as they have been almost perfect so far with just one defeat in 13 games played and have been undefeated at home. Wisconsin has also been undefeated at home but have been terrible against the spread lately, as they have failed to cover their last four games. On the flip side, Purdue is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games, so I expect them to win this one on the road rather comfortably. Take Purdue and lay the -6.5 on the road.