Purdue vs. Northwestern: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 31

Purdue vs. Northwestern: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 31

Updated Jan. 31, 2024 8:30 p.m. ET
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The No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers (19-2, 8-2 Big Ten) will try to build on a five-game win streak when they host the Northwestern Wildcats (15-5, 6-3 Big Ten) at 6:30 PM ET on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Mackey Arena. The matchup airs on Big Ten Network.

The Boilermakers are a double-digit favorite against the Wildcats when the Boilermakers and the Wildcats square off. The Boilermakers are favored by 14 points. The over/under for the game is 141.

Keep scrolling to get all you need to know before wagering on the Purdue-Northwestern clash.

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Purdue vs. Northwestern How to Watch & Odds

  • When: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 6:30 PM ET
  • Where: Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana
  • How to Watch on TV: Big Ten Network
  • Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Boilermakers vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Boilermakers -14 -110 -110 141 -110 -110 -1000 +650

Purdue vs. Northwestern Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Purdue (-14)
  • Pick OU: Over (141)
  • Prediction: Purdue 81, Northwestern 67

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Purdue vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

  • Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Boilermakers 78, Wildcats 64.
  • The Boilermakers have a 90.9% chance to collect the win in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
  • The Wildcats have a 13.3% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

  • Purdue has compiled an 11-8-2 record against the spread this season.
  • Northwestern has covered 10 times in 20 matchups with a spread this season.
  • Purdue has covered the spread five times this season (5-3-1 ATS) when playing as at least 14-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

  • The Boilermakers games have had more than 141 points scored on 16 occasions this year.
  • Wildcats games have gone over 141 points on 11 occasions this season.
  • The Boilermakers and Wildcats average 159.3 points per game combined, which is 18.3 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

  • Purdue has gone 12-2 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 85.7%).
  • Northwestern has won four of the six games it has played as underdogs this season.
  • Purdue has won all five games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1000 or shorter.
  • Northwestern has a record of 3-2 when it is set as the underdog by +650 or more by oddsmakers this season.

Purdue vs. Northwestern: Recent Results

Boilermakers vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result
12/1/2023 Boilermakers -5.5 135 -230 +190 92-88 NW
2/12/2023 Boilermakers -5 131.5 -215 +185 64-58 NW

Purdue vs. Northwestern: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

Purdue Northwestern
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) 84.9 (14) 74.4 (180)
Points Allowed (Rank) 68.8 (107) 68.2 (95)
Rebounds (Rank) 10.9 (39) 7.3 (306)
3pt Made (Rank) 8.8 (60) 8.1 (121)
Assists (Rank) 18.7 (5) 16.1 (39)
Turnovers (Rank) 11.3 (156) 8.2 (4)

Purdue 2023-24 Key Players

Boilermakers Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Zach Edey 21 23 11.4 1.6 0.2 2.3 0
Braden Smith 21 12.1 5.5 7 1.5 0.1 1.5
Lance Jones 21 12.1 2.9 2.6 1.5 0.3 2
Fletcher Loyer 21 11 2.1 1.8 0.8 0 1.9
Trey Kaufman-Renn 21 6.6 4.3 1 0.2 0.5 0.3

Northwestern 2023-24 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Boo Buie 20 18.5 3.5 5.2 1.3 0.1 2
Brooks Barnhizer 20 14.7 6.5 2.9 1.9 0.8 1.2
Ryan Langborg 20 11.5 3.1 2.4 1.2 0.3 2.1
Ty Berry 20 11.4 4 1.3 1.5 0 2.3
Nick Martinelli 20 7.2 3.2 0.9 0.6 0.2 0.3

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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