Northwestern Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/31/2024

Game Time: 6:30 pm ET, Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Venue:  Mackey Complex, West Lafayette, IN

Where to Watch:  Big Ten Network

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Northwestern +13, Purdue -13; Over/Under:  143.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Northwestern +13, Purdue -13; Over/Under:  143.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Northwestern +13, Purdue -13; Over/Under:  143.5 points

Northwestern Wildcats:  15-5 (6-3) (4th place, Big Ten)

Purdue Boilermakers:  19-2 (8-2) (2nd place, Big Ten)

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Northwestern Wildcats:  3-2  last 5

Purdue Boilermakers:  5-0  last 5

Northwestern is entering this game with a 15-5 record overall, a 6-3 record in conference games, and they are 2-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes in their last game. Boo Buie led the team in points per game in that game with 19 while Ryan Langborg was next on the team with 14. Brooks Barnhizer led the team in assists with 6 in that game while Brooks Barnhizer and Boo Buie each led the team in rebounds with 5. They were 57.7% from the field, 52.6% from 3-point range, and 76.5% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 74.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 68.2 PPG against them. Northwestern has an ATS record of 9-9-2 this season and their O/U record is 12-7-1.

Purdue is entering this game with a 19-2 record overall, an 8-2 conference record, and they are 10-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in their last game. Zach Edey led the team in points in that game with 26 while Braden Smith was next on the team with 19. Lance Jones led the team in assists with 8 in that game while Zach Edey led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 48.9% from the field, 26.3% from 3-point range, and 76% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 84.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 68.8 PPG against them. Purdue has an ATS record of 12-7-2 this season and their O/U record is 14-7.

The current betting odds have Purdue listed as a 13 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Purdue has looked great in their games this season with their 19-2 record overall which has them ranked inside the top 25 teams in the country and also ranked as one of the best in the nation. They have looked great in their conference games with their 8-2 conference record which has them right near the top of the Big Ten and they have also looked great on their home court all year with their 10-0 home record. Meanwhile, Northwestern has also looked really good in their games this season with their 15-5 record overall and their 6-3 conference record which has them right near the top of the Big Ten. They haven't looked good at all in their road games though with their 2-3 road record. They did pull off a huge win against Ohio State in their last game, but Purdue also has the momentum from a big win in their last game and they also have extra motivation here. Purdue only has 2 losses this season and 1 of those losses was against Northwestern on the road in their 1st conference game of the season so Purdue will be looking to get their revenge at home and will be looking to put a beating on Northwestern in return. Purdue has looked really good in their games lately too as they are starting to roll the conference opponents they have been playing. The best way to place a bet here is on Purdue to cover the spread in this game. 

Northwestern Purdue Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, January 31, 2024 (6:30 pm ET start time) is Purdue 86 Northwestern 70.

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Northwestern Wildcats: 10-4 ATS off a home win against a conference rival. 20-12 ATS after a game committing 8 or less turnovers. 12-7 OVER in all games. 5-1 OVER as an underdog. 8-0 OVER against conference opponents. 9-2 OVER after one or more consecutive overs.

Purdue Boilermakers: 15-24 ATS off a win against a conference rival. 6-14 ATS after allowing 60 points or less. 8-16 ATS after 5 or more consecutive wins. 14-7 OVER in all games. 13-7 OVER as a favorite. 13-3 OVER revenging a loss where the opponent scored 85 or more points. 5-1 OVER after 5 or more consecutive wins.

Northwestern Wildcats:  P. Strauss (G) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.

Purdue Boilermakers:  None.

“Coming off Wednesday night and how physical, tough and competitive that game was, as a coach you worry about the quick turnaround and playing against a really good team that’s hungry for a win. I shouldn’t be worried because we have great leadership.” - Chris Collins after his team’s win against OSU in their last game on Saturday.

“It’s a tough challenge, they have been good for the Big Ten. They have been better than us. It's that simple, we might be better in winning games, but in head to head matchups they are better than us.” - Matt Painter after his team’s win against Rutgers in their last game on Sunday.

B. Barnhizer 

T. Berry 

B. Buie 

R. Langborg 

M. Nicholson

Z. Edey 

L. Jones 

T. Kaufman-Renn 

F. Loyer 

B. Smith

PPG: B. Buie (18.5)

APG: B. Buie (5.3)

Reb/G: B. Barnhizer (6.6)

PPG: Z. Edey (23)

APG: B. Smith (7)

Reb/G: Z. Edey (11.4)

Coaches:

Northwestern Wildcats: Chris Collins (11th season)

Purdue Boilermakers: Matt Painter (19th season)