GAME:  #865 Wisconsin vs #866 Purdue    
TIME:    1/24/2020 – 7:00p EST
SPREAD:   Purdue -4
TOTAL:      116.5
SPORTSBOOK:  SportsBetting.ag

The Wisconsin Badgers (12-7, 5-3) have a BIG 10 Conference road game against the Purdue Boilermakers (10-9, 3-5) at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana on Friday at 7 p.m. EST. In their previous game, Purdue got handled on their home court against Illinois by a score of 62-79, while Wisconsin beat Nebraska at home by a score of 82-68.  Last season these teams met once in Wisconsin with Purdue winning 80-84 in OT.  Purdue was a much better team last year and Wisconsin is pretty much the same team but with some improvement. 

WISCONSIN BADGERS

The Wisconsin Badgers are averaging 67 points per game on 43% field goal shooting adding 8.1 threes per game on offense. The Badgers allowing only 60 points per game on 41% field goal shooting while forcing 11.9 turnovers and 5 steals and 2.6 blocks per game. The Badgers are led by Nate Reuvers who has averaged 14 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks while D’Mitrik Trice has put up 9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. 

PURDUE BOILERMAKERS

The Purdue Boilermakers are averaging 67 points per game on 41% field goal shooting adding 10.8 offensive rebounds per game. Purdue is allowing only 60 points per game on 40% field-goal shooting while forcing 14 turnovers and adding 5 steals and 3.8 blocks per contest. Purdue is led by Trevion Williams who has averaged 11.3 points and 7.5 rebounds while Eric Hunter Jr. has put up 10.5 points per game. 

WISCONSIN vs PURDUE PREDICTION

Wisconsin is by far the more talented team however they have struggled on the road this season. Both teams allow only 60 points per game on Defense but this total is set at 116.5 with the PUBLIC Pounding the OVER.  The Line is adjusting but either way this line is set at a low number for a reason and this does not add up. When things look too good to be true they usually are. The Badgers will match up well with Purdue and the Badgers will have an edge at almost every position. This should be a close game as both teams put up similar numbers which makes free throws important and this Purdue team is terrible from the foul line shooting only 66% while Wisconsin is hitting over 77%. Look for Purdue to come out strong after that bad Illinois loss but Wisconsin is playing well winning 3 of their last 4 games.  Wisconsin should be able to cover this spread and if they can knock down some 3’s, the Badgers could possibly win outright. 

TRENDS(from covers.com)

WISCONSIN

• Under is 4-0 in Badgers last 4 road games.
• Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.

PURDUE

• Boilermakers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
• Over is 4-1 in Boilermakers last 5 home games.
• Boilermakers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
• Boilermakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.

HEAD TO HEAD

• Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
• Favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

BETTING ANGLES:

Bookie Analysis:  Wisconsin +4 / Under 116.5
Fade the Public:   no data / Under 116.5
Sharp Action:       no data / no data

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Wisconsin vs Purdue Prediction & Analysis – College Basketball