Purdue-Texas Southern/Fairleigh Dickinson odds: Spread, favorite for first round matchup in 2023 March Madness

The No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers will face the No. 16 Texas Southern/Fairleigh Dickinson in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. We're taking a look at the odds and lines on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Purdue was the nation's top-ranked team for much of the season before falling to some Big Ten opponents toward the end of February, losing four of six down the stretch. They are led by big man Zach Edey, who contributes 21.9 points and 12.8 rebounds per night.

The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights picked up the Northeast Conference automatic bid despite losing the conference title, as Merrimack was ineligible after reclassifying from Division II. First-year head coach Tobin Anderson flipped the Knights from 4-22 to the NCAA Tournament in one season.

Despite going 11-20 in the regular season, Texas Southern rallied to win its third straight SWAC Tournament championship. As a result, the Tigers are headed to the NCAA Tournament for a third consecutive season and are just the third 20-loss team in history to make the Big Dance.

2023 NCAA Tournament: No. 1 Purdue vs. No. 16 Texas Southern/Fairleigh Dickinson odds

Moneyline: TBD
Spread: TBD
Over/Under: TBD

  
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