This is a first true road game for Purdue and they are playing a team that beat them last season as both split their two games. Northwestern has a history of getting up for this team and being at home gives them a true home advantage. NW is a feisty team and they will be engaged in this game for its entire length right down to the buzzer. This will be a close one and a possible upset.

Purdue is 3-11 ATS as a road favorite or pick over the last 3 seasons. Purdue is 6-17 ATS after 2 straight games being called for 5+ less fouls than opponent over the last 3 seasons. Purdue is 3-11 ATS off a home win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons. Northwestern are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home.

Best bet: take the points with Northwestern.