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Purdue vs. Wisconsin prediction: Why Purdue is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Purdue vs Wisconsin predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Wisconsin will face the favored Purdue in men's college basketball action at Kohl Center on Saturday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Purdue as the most likely winner of the Purdue vs. Wisconsin game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Purdue vs. Wisconsin prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Purdue and Wisconsin 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Purdue a 65% chance of defeating Wisconsin. Our predicted final score has Purdue winning 79-75.
According to our model, Wisconsin (+5.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 153.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.
Purdue vs. Wisconsin odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Purdue | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -5.5 (-110) | +5.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | -235 | +200 |
| Total | o153.5 (-105) | u153.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Purdue vs. Wisconsin picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Wisconsin +5.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Wisconsin | +200 |
| Total | Over 153.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Wisconsin +5.5 at the spread.
Purdue vs. Wisconsin game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Wisconsin and Purdue at Kohl Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Purdue vs. Wisconsin
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Kohl Center
Conclusion
We predict Purdue, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat Wisconsin on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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