Wisconsin vs Purdue Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Wisconsin vs Purdue

The Wisconsin Badgers face the Purdue Boilmakers, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, March 7.

There’s a great opportunity to back Wisconsin against the spread considering they should perform well against Purdue. Snap up the -110 when it comes to the underdogs covering the +8.5.

Wisconsin Badgers previous game saw them claim a 78-45 home win over Maryland Terrapins.

Purdue Boilmakers won last time out by a 70-66 scoreline. It was on the road against Northwestern Wildcats.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Purdue and Wisconsin saw the former win. It was a 89-73 scoreline. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Purdue	23-7	2457	2094	363	15-4	8-3	1W
Wisconsin	21-9	2484	2250	234	15-2	6-7	2W

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Wisconsin vs Purdue Prediction & Picks

Step into Wisconsin vs Purdue with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

We’re delighted to see that Wisconsin have been given a headstart on the spread. Take the +8.5 at odds of -110 before they line up for this college matchup.

We only make our basketball picks after confirming the latest college hoops team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Wisconsin vs Purdue stats:

• The +8.5 line has been covered by Wisconsin in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Wisconsin in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Wisconsin in 2 consecutive games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Purdue in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Purdue in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Purdue in 3 consecutive games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Purdue in 9 of their last 10 games against Wisconsin.

Wisconsin +8.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% chance of this pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

If you want to secure a bigger potential payout on your wager, there’s the possibility to move the line. Take a look at the various prices and see which spread you think will be covered.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wisconsin 72 - 77 Purdue

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Boilermakers to record a 77-72 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

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Wisconsin vs Purdue 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Purdue are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -294 about them triumphing means a 75% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +235 about Wisconsin.

The spread is calculated to be 7.5, while total points comes in at 156.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those that want to back Under 156.5 can find odds of -110 available.

Consider every angle when placing your college hoops bets. The top basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props, and it’s all about finding a wager that fits your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Wisconsin

+235

Purdue

-294

Point Spread

Wisconsin +7.5

-110

Purdue -7.5

-110

Total Points

Under 156.5

-110

Over 156.5

-110

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Wisconsin Stats

Purdue Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 160.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 156.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.20 pts and allowed 74.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.20 pts and allowed 81.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 156.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.70 pts and allowed 71.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.90 pts and allowed 73.30 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	28-2	2651	2061	590	16-1	12-1	3W
Michigan State	25-5	2362	2011	351	17-2	8-3	5W
Nebraska	25-5	2331	1970	361	18-2	7-3	1L
Illinois	23-7	2534	2071	463	15-5	8-2	1W
Purdue	23-7	2457	2094	363	15-4	8-3	1W
Wisconsin	21-9	2484	2250	234	15-2	6-7	2W
UCLA	20-10	2328	2130	198	17-2	3-8	1W
Iowa	20-10	2263	1957	306	16-3	4-7	2L
Ohio State	19-11	2403	2184	219	13-5	6-6	2W
Indiana	18-12	2362	2144	218	15-5	3-7	1W
USC	18-12	2368	2322	46	11-6	7-6	6L
Washington	15-15	2301	2181	120	10-6	5-9	1W
Minnesota	14-16	2107	2055	52	12-7	2-9	1L
Northwestern	13-17	2203	2172	31	10-9	3-8	1L
Rutgers	12-18	2124	2278	-154	10-7	2-11	1L
Penn State	12-18	2230	2389	-159	10-10	2-8	1L
Oregon	11-19	2122	2217	-95	9-9	2-10	2L
Maryland	11-19	2094	2314	-220	9-7	2-12	3L

• 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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