Wisconsin vs Purdue Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 16

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  • Purdue (16-14) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Wisconsin (15-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Wisconsin / Purdue TV channel: CBS

The Wisconsin Badgers (15-17) visit Target Center to take on the Purdue Boilermakers (16-14) on Mar. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Minneapolis, MN.

Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Wisconsin vs. Purdue Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Wisconsin vs. Purdue Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wisconsin+5.5 -110O 142.5 -110+195
Purdue -5.5 -110U 142.5 -110-250

Wisconsin vs Purdue Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 70.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wisconsin vs Purdue Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wisconsin will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 36 games (+8.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+7.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 27 games (+15.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Purdue have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.70 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)

Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wisconsin has a 13-19 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.95 Units / -21.87% ROI).

  • 17-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.1 Units / -4.36% ROI
  • 21-12 when betting the Over for +7.8 Units / 21.49% ROI
  • 12-21 when betting the Under for -11.1 Units / -30.58% ROI

Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue has a 17-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.55 Units / 4.4% ROI).

  • 24-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +15 Units / 8.19% ROI
  • 21-11 when betting the Over for +8.9 Units / 25.28% ROI
  • 11-21 when betting the Under for -12.1 Units / -34.38% ROI

Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.7

Wisconsin has averaged 4.1 turnovers per game (243 turnovers/59 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.2

Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue has averaged 18.6 assists per game (428 assists/23 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Purdue has averaged 1.44 points per shot (1,963 points/1,366 shots) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28

Purdue has averaged 1.44 points per shot (1,963 points/1,366 shots) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Purdue has averaged 1.44 points per shot (1,963 points/1,366 shots) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has allowed 65.5 points per game (3,867 points/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (810/1,867) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 41%

Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,423/3,183) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Wisconsin has allowed 62.7 points per game (2,196 points/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 65.9

Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (1,630 points/1,465 shots) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Purdue has averaged 29.3 defensive rebounds per game (674 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (3,806 points/3,487 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.00 points per shot (1,701 points/1,694 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.10


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