Purdue Boilermakers (20-2) vs. Wisconsin Badgers (16-5)
February 4, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Wisconsin Badgers +1.5; Over/Under: +150
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The Purdue Boilermakers are riding a 6-game winning streak. The Wisconsin Badgers look for a win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Purdue Boilermakers vs Wisconsin Badgers prediction.
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers recently beat Michigan, Rutgers, and Northwestern. The Purdue Boilermakers are averaging 85.8 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 70 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Zach Edey is averaging 23.4 points and 11.6 rebounds, while Lance Jones is averaging 12.7 points and 2.8 rebounds. Braden Smith is the third double-digit scorer and Fletcher Loyer is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Purdue Boilermakers are shooting 40.4 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The Purdue Boilermakers are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.5 rebounds per game.
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Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers recently beat Michigan State and lost to Nebraska. The Wisconsin Badgers are averaging 75.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 67.5 points on 45.1 percent shooting. AJ Storr is averaging 16.5 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Steven Crowl is averaging 11.4 points and 7.8 rebounds. Tyler Wahl is the third double-digit scorer and Max Klesmit is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Wisconsin Badgers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Wisconsin Badgers are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
Purdue Boilermakers vs Wisconsin Badgers prediction
The Purdue Boilermakers are the better team at both ends of the floor, and you can argue they’re the best team in the country overall. You’re also not going to get Purdue often this season with lines this soft. With all that said, Wisconsin is far from a pushover and has the offensive horses to push Purdue. The Wisconsin Badgers are also 11-1 SU at home this season and even with an early start, the Kohl Center is going to be rocking and rolling. Massive game for Wisconsin and its resume with March approaching. I’ll grab the free bucket in what should be a fun Big Ten clash.
