Purdue vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction & Picks - NCAA Men
USA - NCAA Men
New customers only | Commercial content | 21+ age limit | T&Cs apply
by Travis Pulver | in Basketball Picks
The new No. 1 team in the nation, the Michigan Wolverines, will have their first real test after ascending to the top spot, which comes on the road: Tuesday, February 17, against the No. 7 Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette. Fans can follow the action on Peacock once the game gets underway at 6:30 p.m. EST.
With Arizona losing twice, it was not hard to figure out who would be the new No. 1 team in the country when the new poll came out on Monday. Michigan had been the No. 2 team for the last six weeks and had won ten in a row, including two victories over top ten teams (No. 5 Nebraska, 75-72 on Jan. 27 and No. 7 Michigan State, 83-71 on Jan. 30). They last played on Saturday against UCLA in Ann Arbor and won 86-56. As for Purdue, the Boilermakers were the preseason No. 1 in the AP Poll. No. 6 Iowa State handed them their first loss on Dec. 6; they didn’t lose again until a dreadful three-game stretch in late January (Jan. 20-27 vs. UCLA, No. 11 Illinois, and Indiana). They’ve won their last four, including a victory over Iowa on Valentine's Day on the road (78-57).
Limited Offer. Currently at FanDuel
Purdue vs Michigan Wolverines Form
Table
| Teams | % | P | W | L | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4
|
0.935 | 31 | 29 | 2 | 4 |
|
36
|
0.742 | 31 | 23 | 8 |
Purdue and Michigan Wolverines Latest Matches
4/5 (80%)
1/5 (20%)
Mar 22, 2025 - NCAA Basketball
Mar 20, 2025 - NCAA Basketball
Apr 8, 2024 - NCAA Basketball
Apr 6, 2024 - NCAA Basketball
Mar 29, 2024 - NCAA Basketball
4/4 (100%)
0/4 (0%)
Mar 22, 2025 - NCAA Basketball
Mar 20, 2025 - NCAA Basketball
Apr 6, 2024 - NCAA Basketball
Mar 29, 2024 - NCAA Basketball
0/1 (0%)
1/1 (100%)
Apr 8, 2024 - NCAA Basketball
2/2 (100%)
0/2 (0%)
Mar 22, 2025 - NCAA Basketball
Mar 20, 2025 - NCAA Basketball
1/1 (100%)
0/1 (0%)
Mar 20, 2025 - NCAA Basketball
1/1 (100%)
0/1 (0%)
Mar 22, 2025 - NCAA Basketball
Purdue - Michigan Wolverines Key Points
- Purdue leads the all-time series vs. Michigan, 25-24.
- Michigan won the last two meetings, but Purdue won the previous four.
- Michigan has not won in West Lafayette since January 22, 2021 (70-53).
- Purdue is 6-10 ATS at home; Michigan is 2-6 ATS on the road.
Limited Offer. Currently at FanDuel
Our Purdue vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction
A case can be made for either team to win this game. If Michigan can force the tempo, Purdue will struggle to keep up. If Purdue can slow things down, it can frustrate the Wolverines and force mistakes. I wouldn’t be the spread because this could easily be a one-point game either way. Taking the Michigan ML is a solid choice, but taking Purdue to win at +110 has value. Purdue will bring its ‘A+’ game at home and has played well against Michigan at home over the years. So, I think they’ll control the pace enough to keep Michigan’s offense from blowing up and the score relatively low.
Our Michigan vs. Purdue Pick: UNDER 156.5
Grab an extra $350 for your Purdue vs Michigan Wolverines wager!
Get ready to experience the thrill of the game with FanDuel's exciting welcome offer, available for use on the Purdue vs Michigan Wolverines matchup!
New users are eligible for $350 in bonus bets if your bet wins! This offer is a golden opportunity for new users. Don't miss out on this limited-time deal to enhance your sports betting experience with some extra oomph! Jump into the action today and let FanDuel take your sports engagement to the next level!
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
