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The No. 23 ranked Wisconsin Badgers will play the No. 3 ranked Purdue Boilermakers in an Big Ten battle on Monday night. It's time continue our college basketball odds series with a Wisconsin-Purdue prediction and pick.
Wisconsin and Purdue will play on Monday in a conference battle. Big Ten play is still young and each of these teams will be looking to move to 2-1 in conference play in the early going of the 2022 season. Purdue is thought to be one of the most talented teams in the country as evidenced by their No. 3 national ranking. Wisconsin has been solid as usual this season as they are off to a 10-2 start on the season. Purdue comes into this one as big favorites at home over Wisconsin in this one.
Here is how FanDuel has set the Wisconsin-Purdue odds for this Monday Big 10 matchup.
College Basketball Odds: Wisconsin-Purdue Odds
Wisconsin +12.5 (-110)
Purdue -12.5 (-110)
Over 139 (-110)
Under 139 (-110)
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Why Wisconsin Could Cover The Spread
The Badgers come into play on Monday as winners of eight of their last nine games. Sophomore Johnny Davis leads the way for Wisconsin, averaging 20.8 points and 6.6 rebounds on 44% shooting so far this season. Davis has scored 20 or more points in four straight games. The Badgers may be outgunned this one as they shoot just 40% from the floor as a team, scoring 70 points per game. Wisconsin relies on their defense and valuing possessions, as they shoot just 30% from three as a team this season. This is a conference game however and anything can happen as each coaching staff knows one another well.
Wisconsin vs. the spread
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The Badgers are 7-5 against the spread so far this season, and 6-4 in their last ten games. They are 1-1 vs. the spread in Big Ten play.
Why Purdue Could Cover The Spread
Purdue comes into play on Monday shooting over 40% from three as a team, which is a truly staggering number at the college level especially. They are the much better offensive team in this spot and might be able to outpace Wisconsin over the course of a 40-minute game. The Boilermakers are averaging over 87 points per game this season and are 12-1 on the season. Purdue is riding a four-game in streak heading into play in this one. This will be a very tough test vs. a well-coached Wisconsin team for the No. 3 ranked team in the country on Monday night.
Purdue vs. the spread
The Boilermakers are 7-6 vs. the spread so far this season and 4-4 against it at home. Purdue is 0-2 vs. the spread in Big Ten play to this point. This will be another tough spot to cover as double-digit favorites.
Final Wisconsin-Purdue Prediction and Pick
Take Wisconsin to cover in this spot. Purdue will likely pull out the win in the end, but the Boilermakers have not been quite as hot offensively in Big Ten play so far this season. They have yet to score 80 points in a game in conference play, and Wisconsin is a solid defensive team that will at least not give possessions away on the offensive end even if they are not the best three-point shooting team. The Badgers may be able to make a game out of this one, and the moneyline might even be worth a taste for those who are feeling a bit lucky.
Final Wisconsin-Purdue Prediction & Pick: Wisconsin +12.5 (-110)
