In an exciting Big Ten college basketball matchup, the No. 7 Purdue Boilermakers (19-6, 11-3) will face off against the No. 16 Wisconsin Badgers (19-5, 9-4) on Saturday. The Boilermakers are looking to bounce back after a close loss to Michigan, while the Badgers are on a three-game winning streak. Tipoff is at 1 p.m. ET at Mackey Arena with Purdue listed as a 5.5-point favorite. Fans can catch the game on CBS and Paramount+.
The game is expected to be a defensive battle, with both teams being strong on that end of the floor. The SportsLine model predicts the total points to be under 150.5, with the average total for Wisconsin games in the past five being just 140.6. For those looking to watch the game, Paramount+ offers a free 7-day trial for new subscribers. This matchup promises to be intense and could have major implications for the Big Ten standings.
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