"Purdue has a 7-10 record against the spread when favored by 8.5 points or more this season. Wisconsin is a perfect 2-0 against the spread when an underdog by 8.5 points or more this year. These two teams average 164.7 points per game combined, 9.2 more than the over/under of 155.5."
"Purdue's +363 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 12.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 81.9 points per game (55th in college basketball) while allowing 69.8 per outing (69th in college basketball). The 33.3 rebounds per game Purdue averages rank 105th in college basketball, and are 6.7 more than the 26.6 its opponents collect per outing."
"Purdue averages 110.0 points per 100 possessions on offense (sixth in college basketball), and allows 93.8 points per 100 possessions (143rd in college basketball). The Boilermakers connect on 9.4 three-pointers per game (63rd in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 8.6."
Purdue (23-7, 13-6 Big Ten) faces Wisconsin (21-9, 13-6 Big Ten) at Mackey Arena with a 4 p.m. ET tipoff. Purdue is favored by 8.5 points with a 155.5 point total. The Boilermakers score 81.9 points per game while allowing 69.8, maintaining a +363 scoring differential. Purdue averages 110.0 points per 100 possessions offensively (sixth nationally) but allows 93.8 per 100 possessions defensively (143rd). Wisconsin enters as a perfect 2-0 ATS underdog when favored by 8.5 or more. Combined, both teams average 164.7 points per game, exceeding the over/under by 9.2 points.
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