The No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers (14-1, 3-1 Big Ten) take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (12-3, 2-2) at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET (Peacock). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Purdue vs. Nebraska odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Purdue has reeled off 7 straight victories after the stunning defeat to Northwestern Dec. 1. The Boilers have traded wins and losses ATS over the last 4 games. They failed to cover as 10.5-point favorites in an 83-78 win over the University of Illinois Friday.
Nebraska was bounced 88-72 at Wisconsin Saturday as a 5.5-point underdog. The loss snapped a 5-game winning streak. G Keisei Tominaga had 17 points on 7-for-10 from the floor (3-for-6 from 3-point range). The Huskers covered as 7.5-point dogs the last time Purdue was in their building with a 65-62 defeat in overtime Dec. 10, 2022.
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