Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats Point Spread: Betting Trends Hint at Winner

The Purdue Boilermakers will be trying to slam the Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday when the teams tip off at Mackey Arena in college betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Purdue Boilermakers betting line opened as -14-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

Northwestern Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Northwestern Wildcats will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Sunday; they are 2-5 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Purdue Boilermakers are 7-2 ATS. Northwestern Wildcats are 3-4 on betting the total; Purdue Boilermakers are 7-2.

The Boilermakers - Wildcats odds would favor the Boilermakers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Purdue is rated No. 24 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Northwestern is at No. 183.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Purdue's No. 19 nationally ranked offense (88.88 points per game) against a Northwestern Wildcats defense that sits as the No. 130 at 70.57 PPG. The Purdue Boilermakers have been averaging 49.79% from the field, more than the Wildcats have managed so far this season (43.88% on average).