Purdue vs Wisconsin Basketball Odds

The Boilermakers will play the Badgers on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Purdue and Wisconsin are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Purdue currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Wisconsin is 96.33.
Away Purdue - Purdue starts this game with a 2-0 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
Home Wisconsin - Wisconsin meets Purdue boasting a 8-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Purdue currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big Ten Conference, with Wisconsin now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Purdue has a 0.923 overall win percentage, with Wisconsin matching up with a 0.692 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Purdue currently possesses 12-1 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Wisconsin has tallied a 9-4 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Oh, Purdue and Wisconsin will clash in a battle of the Big Ten!

Purdue stands at 12-1 while Wisconsin is 9-4 overall this season. In conference play, Purdue is 2-0 and Wisconsin is 1-1. Purdue has won 4 in a row while Wisconsin has won their last 2 games. The outcome will impact conference tournament seeds, so expect a fierce fight.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Get ready for a magical showdown on the court this Saturday!

Best Boilermakers at Badgers Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Wisconsin	Favorite Purdue
+6.5 -115 BetMGM Bet	-6.5 -105 BetMGM Bet

Purdue has a -6.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Wisconsin has a +6.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Wisconsin is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
153.5 o -105 BetMGM Bet	153.5 u -115 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 153.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 153.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Wisconsin	Favorite Purdue
+220 BetMGM Bet	-275 BetMGM Bet

Purdue is the -275 moneyline favorite. Risk $275 to win $100 on Purdue at BetMGM. Wisconsin is the +220 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $220 on Wisconsin. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Purdue vs Wisconsin College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Purdue is a -6.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Wisconsin is a +6.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Purdue vs Wisconsin College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 153.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 153.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Purdue vs Wisconsin College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Purdue is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Wisconsin is a +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Purdue Wisconsin 1/03/26 8:00pm EST	-6.5 -105 +6.5 -115

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Underdog Wisconsin - Wisconsin bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +6.5 Wisconsin underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Purdue - Purdue bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -6.5 Purdue favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Purdue at Wisconsin Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Purdue Wisconsin First to 5 Points 1/03/26 8:00pm EST	-145 +105 Bet
Purdue Wisconsin First to 10 Points 1/03/26 8:00pm EST	-160 +115 Bet
Purdue Wisconsin First to 15 Points 1/03/26 8:00pm EST	-165 +120 Bet
Purdue Wisconsin Game to Overtime 1/03/26 8:00pm EST	Yes +850 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Purdue, Wisconsin
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
#12 Purdue	17-4	0.810	10-2	4-2	7-3	+2.5	0.700	L3
Wisconsin	15-6	0.714	11-2	3-2	7-3	+2.5	0.700	W1

Purdue & Wisconsin Futures Odds

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Purdue Championship Odds

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Wisconsin Championship Odds

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How to Bet on the Purdue vs Wisconsin College Basketball Game

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