Purdue vs Northwestern Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Purdue vs Northwestern

The Purdue Boilmakers face the Northwestern Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Wednesday, March 4.

There’s a strong case to be made for Purdue against the spread when they clash with Northwestern. Our prediction is that the favorites can cover the -10.5 line at -102 considering they should be superior.

Purdue Boilmakers were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Ohio State Buckeyes claimed a 82-74 win.

Northwestern Wildcats were winners last time out. It was a 63-62 home victory against Oregon Ducks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Purdue have landed consecutive victories over Northwestern. They won both games at home by 105-96 (OT) and 79-61 scorelines. Purdue have triumphed in eight of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Purdue	22-7	2387	2028	359	15-4	7-3	2L
Northwestern	13-16	2137	2102	35	10-8	3-8	3W

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Purdue vs Northwestern Prediction & Picks

Our Purdue vs Northwestern tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

There’s a strong case for taking the -102 that Purdue can overcome the -10.5 in this college showdown. The favorites should be capable of a big victory and that means we are backing them against the spread.

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Key Purdue vs Northwestern stats:

• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Northwestern in 4 of their last 10 games.

Purdue -10.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 50.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Purdue 84 - 70 Northwestern

A 84-70 win for the Boilermakers is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

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Purdue vs Northwestern Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Purdue a 86% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -625 favorites with the sportsbooks. At +440, Northwestern are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 10.5 and the total points line is currently 146.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 146.5, the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Purdue

-625

Northwestern

+440

Point Spread

Purdue -10.5

-102

Northwestern +10.5

-120

Total Points

Under 146.5

-110

Over 146.5

-110

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Purdue Stats

Northwestern Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.90 pts and allowed 73.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.50 pts and allowed 70.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.10 pts and allowed 73.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.20 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	27-2	2580	1993	587	16-1	11-1	2W
Nebraska	25-5	2331	1970	361	18-2	7-3	1L
Michigan State	24-5	2271	1924	347	16-2	8-3	4W
Illinois	23-7	2534	2071	463	15-5	8-2	1W
Purdue	22-7	2387	2028	359	15-4	7-3	2L
Wisconsin	20-9	2406	2205	201	14-2	6-7	1W
Iowa	20-9	2195	1886	309	16-2	4-7	1L
UCLA	20-10	2328	2130	198	17-2	3-8	1W
Ohio State	18-11	2309	2122	187	13-5	5-6	1W
USC	18-11	2296	2231	65	11-6	7-5	5L
Indiana	17-12	2285	2097	188	14-5	3-7	4L
Minnesota	14-15	2060	1978	82	12-7	2-8	1W
Washington	14-15	2210	2109	101	9-6	5-9	1L
Northwestern	13-16	2137	2102	35	10-8	3-8	3W
Rutgers	12-17	2037	2187	-150	10-7	2-10	1W
Penn State	12-17	2168	2295	-127	10-9	2-8	1W
Maryland	11-18	2049	2236	-187	9-7	2-11	2L
Oregon	11-19	2122	2217	-95	9-9	2-10	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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