Purdue vs. Northwestern: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 31

Updated Jan. 31, 2024 8:30 p.m. ET

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The No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers (19-2, 8-2 Big Ten) will try to build on a five-game win streak when they host the Northwestern Wildcats (15-5, 6-3 Big Ten) at 6:30 PM ET on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Mackey Arena. The matchup airs on Big Ten Network.

The Boilermakers are a double-digit favorite against the Wildcats when the Boilermakers and the Wildcats square off. The Boilermakers are favored by 14 points. The over/under for the game is 141.

Keep scrolling to get all you need to know before wagering on the Purdue-Northwestern clash.

Purdue vs. Northwestern How to Watch & Odds

When: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 6:30 PM ET
Where: Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana
How to Watch on TV: Big Ten Network
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Boilermakers vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Boilermakers	-14	-110	-110	141	-110	-110	-1000	+650

Purdue vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Purdue (-14)
Pick OU: Over (141)
Prediction: Purdue 81, Northwestern 67

Learn more about the Purdue Boilermakers vs. the Northwestern Wildcats game on FOX Sports!

Purdue vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Boilermakers 78, Wildcats 64.
The Boilermakers have a 90.9% chance to collect the win in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats have a 13.3% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Purdue has compiled an 11-8-2 record against the spread this season.
Northwestern has covered 10 times in 20 matchups with a spread this season.
Purdue has covered the spread five times this season (5-3-1 ATS) when playing as at least 14-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

The Boilermakers games have had more than 141 points scored on 16 occasions this year.
Wildcats games have gone over 141 points on 11 occasions this season.
The Boilermakers and Wildcats average 159.3 points per game combined, which is 18.3 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Purdue has gone 12-2 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 85.7%).
Northwestern has won four of the six games it has played as underdogs this season.
Purdue has won all five games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1000 or shorter.
Northwestern has a record of 3-2 when it is set as the underdog by +650 or more by oddsmakers this season.

Purdue vs. Northwestern: Recent Results

Boilermakers vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
12/1/2023	Boilermakers	-5.5	135	-230	+190	92-88 NW
2/12/2023	Boilermakers	-5	131.5	-215	+185	64-58 NW

Purdue vs. Northwestern: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	Purdue	Northwestern
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	84.9 (14)	74.4 (180)
Points Allowed (Rank)	68.8 (107)	68.2 (95)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.9 (39)	7.3 (306)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.8 (60)	8.1 (121)
Assists (Rank)	18.7 (5)	16.1 (39)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.3 (156)	8.2 (4)

Purdue 2023-24 Key Players

Boilermakers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Zach Edey	21	23	11.4	1.6	0.2	2.3	0
Braden Smith	21	12.1	5.5	7	1.5	0.1	1.5
Lance Jones	21	12.1	2.9	2.6	1.5	0.3	2
Fletcher Loyer	21	11	2.1	1.8	0.8	0	1.9
Trey Kaufman-Renn	21	6.6	4.3	1	0.2	0.5	0.3

Northwestern 2023-24 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Boo Buie	20	18.5	3.5	5.2	1.3	0.1	2
Brooks Barnhizer	20	14.7	6.5	2.9	1.9	0.8	1.2
Ryan Langborg	20	11.5	3.1	2.4	1.2	0.3	2.1
Ty Berry	20	11.4	4	1.3	1.5	0	2.3
Nick Martinelli	20	7.2	3.2	0.9	0.6	0.2	0.3