The Wisconsin Badgers (21-12) and No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (29-3) meet in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals Saturday at Target Center in Minneapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Wisconsin vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The 5th-seeded Badgers topped Maryland and Northwestern to get into the semifinals, covering both tournament games and 4 straight contests dating back to March 7. The Under (135) cashed against the Wildcats Friday, halting a 7-game Over run for the Badgers.
The 1st-seeded Boilermakers scratched past Michigan State Friday, 67-62, but Purdue failed to cover as an 8.5-point favorite as the Under (141.5) hit. Purdue has won 6 in a row, but it has failed to cover 4 of the previous 5 outings.
Purdue dumped Wisconsin 78-70 in the regular-season finale last Sunday, coming up short as a 10-point favorite, though. The Over (147.5) connected and was 2-0 in both regular-season meetings with the Badgers. The Boilermakers also won 75-69 in Madison Feb. 4 as 2-point favorites.