Purdue are certainly the better team in this matchup and they have been good on the road this season, however, Wisconsin has been playing much sharper and consistent in these last few weeks and they are cleaning up a lot of the little technical things that doom teams like foul trouble, giveaways, and rebounding. Unlike Purdue, Wisconsin doesn't have a big star, but everyone contributes and plays like a well oiled machine together. This game is so important to both so both will be dialed in here so the edge needs to go to the home team as the line also indicates this will be a close game. Purdue is 1-8 ATS as a road favorite of 6 points or less or pick over the last 3 seasons.

Purdue are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games. Purdue are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games against Wisconsin. Purdue are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road. Purdue are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games played in February. Wisconsin are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. Wisconsin are 15-3 SU in their last 18 games. Wisconsin are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference. Purdue is 1-8 ATS in road games after having won 15 or more of their last 20 games over the last 2 seasons. Purdue is 2-11 ATS after 6 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons. Wisconsin is 7-1 ATS in home games after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games this season. Wisconsin are 4-1 ATS this season after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread.

Best bet: take the points with Wisconsin.