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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Boilermakers vs. Wisconsin
- (24-5) Purdue Boilermakers vs. Wisconsin Badgers (16-12)
- Date: Thursday, March 2nd
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Venue: Kohl Center, Madison
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Boilermakers -188 | Badgers +155
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Purdue -4 | Wisconsin +4 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 126.5
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Purdue Boilermakers
Overall, Purdue has an 24-5 overall record. Presently, in their 12 road games this season, the Boilermakers have a record of 9-3.
In 24 games as the favorites, the Boilermakers have gone 21-3 straight up. In today’s matchup, Purdue has a betting line set at -4 points in their favor.
At this moment, Purdue currently has a record of 13-5 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 11-0.
Coming into the game, Zach Edey is the team leader in scoring, averaging 22.3 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Edey is grabbing 12.9 rebounds and adding 1.5 assists. Purdue’s second leading scorer is Fletcher Loyer, who has hit 37.7% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 11.8 points per game.
Boilermakers Offense
At this time, the Boilermakers offense is one of the top units in the country at 79.8 points per game, placing them 18th in the NCAA. In addition, Purdue’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 60.99% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 13th in overall field goal percentage at 49.3%. When the Boilermakers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 39.1% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Purdue is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.1 per contest, placing them just 548th in college basketball. Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 38.6 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 11.2 offensive boards per game.
Wisconsin Badgers
Overall, Wisconsin has an 16-12 overall record. So far, Wisconsin has been the home team 16 times, sitting with a record of 11-5.
After a season in which they went 7-2 as the betting underdog, Wisconsin will be underdogs for the first time this year. They are +4 point underdogs on the spread.
At this moment, Wisconsin currently has a record of 8-10 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 8-2.
Coming into the game, Chucky Hepburn is the team leader in scoring, averaging 12.1 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Hepburn is grabbing 3.0 rebounds and adding 3.0 assists. Wisconsin’s second leading scorer is Connor Essegian, who has hit 41.9% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.1 points per game.
Badgers Key Stats
Currently, Wisconsin’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 70.7 points, which places them 219th in the NCAA. In addition, Wisconsin’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 63.96% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 319th in overall field goal percentage at 42.5%. When the Badgers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 31.2% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Wisconsin is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.0 per contest, placing them just 560th in college basketball. Currently, Wisconsin’s 34.9 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Badgers are averaging 9.3 offensive boards per game.
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Purdue Boilermakers vs. Wisconsin Badgers CBB Betting Trends
- First, Purdue is 2-3 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Boilermakers are 2-3 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, Purdue is 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 6-4 SU.
- At this point, the Boilermakers are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Badgers are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Purdue Boilermakers vs. Wisconsin Badgers CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Wisconsin Badgers +4
After boiling down all the statistics and trends, it is clear why the oddsmakers have placed the Purdue Boilermakers as the favorites to win. Not only do the Wisconsin Badgers have a mediocre record vs. the spread at home of late 4-6, but Purdue also has the statistical edge in 3-pointers made per game and overall field goal percentage.
Yet, our model shows that the current odds of -4 in favor of the Boilermakers is too high and there is good value on grabbing Wisconsin vs the spread. While most bettors will likely be piling on the Purdue Boilermakers as the favorite, we full good about taking the oppsite side and grabbing Wisconsin taking the points.
Free Purdue Boilermakers vs Wisconsin Badgers Betting Pick: Wisconsin ATS
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