Purdue Boilermakers vs Wisconsin Badgers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Boilermakers and Badgers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on CBS, and it’s hosted by the Badgers at Kohl Center in Madison, WI. Get ready to place your bets! In this Big Ten matchup, Purdue is favored by -2.5 vs. Wisconsin. The over/under for the game is 146.5 points.
PURDUE BOILERMAKERS VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers +2.5
This game will be played at Kohl Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Badgers.
- Not only will Wisconsin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.
Do the Boilermakers Have a Shot at a Road Win?
With a record of 20-2, Purdue has been dominant this season, and they have been especially good on the road, going 6-2. Over their last three road games, they are 3-0, and their average scoring margin on the road is +6.2.
For the season, Purdue has been favored in 20 of their 22 games, and they have gone 18-2 in those games. Their average scoring margin at home is +22.2, and they are a perfect 13-0 at home this season.
On the season, Purdue has an ATS record of 12-7-2, including a mark of 4-3-1 on the road. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Boilermakers have gone just 4-6 vs. the spread.
The over/under record for Purdue games this season is 14-7 and today’s line of 146.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 148.7. So far, 13 of their games have had higher OU lines than today’s number. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 164 points.
In their latest game, Purdue offense put up 68 points against Rutgers. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 48.9% and made 5 threes. Zach Edey is leading the team in scoring at 23.4 points per contest. Lance Jones has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.7 going into the game.
At present, the Boilermakers’ defense is nationally ranked 117th, allowing 70.0 points per game. Purdue will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Rutgers to just 37% shooting in their most recent game.
Can The Badgers Secure a Home Victory?
Wisconsin comes into this game with a 16-5 record, including an 8-1 mark in Big Ten play. They have won three straight games and are 13-1 at home this season, with an average scoring margin of +14.1 points per game.
So far this season, the Badgers have been the underdog in six games, going 4-2 in those contests. They are 12-2 when favored this season.
Wisconsin’s ATS record this season is 11-9, which includes a home mark of 9-5. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Badgers are 5-5 vs. the spread. In their last 10 home games, Wisconsin is 7-3 ATS.
Today’s over/under line of 146.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Wisconsin’s games this year (137.5). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. The average scoring total in their last three games is 139 points.
In their recent matchup, the Wisconsin offense ended with 81 points against Michigan State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50.9% and made 9 threes. The team’s scoring leader is AJ Storr, who holds an average of 16.5 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Steven Crowl is averaging 11.4 points per game this season.
Currently, the Badgers’ defense holds the 70th rank in the nation, allowing 67.5 points per game. Wisconsin’s three-point defense is currently 132nd in the country at 7.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.1% of their shots vs. Wisconsin.