Purdue vs. Wisconsin Predictions & Odds Today | College Basketball Picks Today Jan. 3
The No. 5 Boilermakers (12-1, 2-0) travel to face the Badgers (9-4, 1-1) in a Big Ten battle on Saturday, as I make my Purdue vs. Wisconsin predictions. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on FOX.
This matchup could be a good way to gauge Purdue’s potential. The Boilermakers, who are 6-point favorites, have the No. 1 offense in the country. Will they put on a show agains the Badgers?
🏀 Purdue vs. Wisconsin predictions
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| Predictions | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue -5.5 | -115 via BetMGM | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Braden Smith Under 9.5 assists | -118 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐ |
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Purdue -5.5 (-115) ⭐⭐⭐
As long as this spread is below two possessions, I’m willing to lay the points with Purdue. KenPom projects the Boilermakers to earn an 81-73 road win on Saturday.
I believe Purdue can score, as it has the highest adjusted offensive efficiency (128.5) in the country. The Boilermakers have scored 80 or more points in 11 of their 12 wins, which is why their team total Over 79.5 (-112) at FanDuel could be worth a look.
Wisconsin, meanwhile, has surrendered an average of 84.5 points in its four losses. That will be the story of this showdown on Saturday.
Score prediction: Purdue 82, Wisconsin 74
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Braden Smith, G, Purdue: Under 9.5 assists (-118) ⭐⭐⭐
Purdue guard Braden Smith leads the nation with an average of 9.5 assists per game, but this line feels a touch high in this matchup. Wisconsin ranks 96th overall in defensive assist rate (49.4%).
Smith has reached double-digit dimes in seven different games this year, including three of his past four. However, he has finished Under this line in both road games with four dimes against Alabama on Nov. 13 and eight assists at Rutgers on Dec. 2.
Given the environment, the better bet is on the Under for Smith tonight.
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📺 How to watch Purdue vs. Wisconsin
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 3
- Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Kohl Center (Madison, WI)
- TV: FOX
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