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MICHIGAN WOLVERINES at PURDUE BOILERMAKERS Odds, Picks & Prediction

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Michigan Wolverines will win 77-73 over Purdue Boilermakers. Michigan's superior 7-3 L10 record and 73.1 PPG outpace Purdue's 5-5 mark and 69.3 PPG, plus Wolverines won three of last five H2H by 18 points each (86-68). Both on L3 streaks, but Michigan covers the -2.5 spread.

Quick Facts

Matchup
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES at PURDUE BOILERMAKERS
Date
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 11:30 PM ET
Spread
PURDUE BOILERMAKERS +2.5
Total
O/U 156.5
Moneyline
PURDUE BOILERMAKERS +110 / MICHIGAN WOLVERINES -130
Best Bet
Michigan ML -130
Prediction
Michigan 77, Purdue 73

Odds Comparison

Sportsbookawayhomelinemarket
-2.5+2.5PURDUE +2.5Spread
--O/U 156.5Total
-130+110-Moneyline

Matchup Preview

The Michigan Wolverines (7-3 L10, 73.1 PPG scored, 71.9 allowed) visit the Purdue Boilermakers (5-5 L10, 69.3 PPG scored, 67.1 allowed) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11:30 PM ET. Both teams enter on three-game losing streaks, but Michigan holds the edge in recent form and scoring punch. Head-to-head, Michigan has dominated: winning three straight 86-68 thrillers and splitting two tight 75-73 contests in the last five meetings.

By The Numbers

StatPurdue (Home)Michigan (Away)
Record (L10)5-57-3
PPG69.373.1
Opp PPG67.171.9
StreakL3L3

Michigan's offense edges Purdue, but Boilermakers' defense has been stingier lately.

Key Injuries

No significant injuries reported for either team, setting up a full-strength battle.

Odds Analysis

Consensus odds favor Michigan slightly on the moneyline at -130, with Purdue as a +2.5 home dog (+110 ML). Total sits at 156.5, high given teams' averages: Purdue's games average 136.4 points, Michigan's 145. Recent H2H totals: 154 (86-68), 148 (75-73).

Player Props to Watch

  • Chauncey Wiggins Pts+Rebs O/U 15.5 (Over +100)
  • Chauncey Wiggins Rebs O/U 3.5 (Over +112)
  • Lajae Jones Pts+Ast O/U 14.5 (Over +100)
  • Boden Kapke Pts+Rebs O/U 18.5 (Over -116)
  • Lajae Jones Pts O/U 13.5 (Over -105)
  • Boden Kapke Rebs O/U 6.5 (Over -145)
  • Robert McCray Ast O/U 4.5 (Over -145)
  • Fred Payne Pts+Ast O/U 20.5 (Over -105)

Best Bets

  1. Michigan ML -130: Wolverines' 7-3 L10 and H2H dominance (3-2 last 5, +18 avg margin in wins) make them the play despite road spot.
  2. Under 156.5: Purdue scores 69.3 PPG, allows 67.1; Michigan 73.1/71.9. H2H unders: all last 5 under 156.5.
  3. Boden Kapke Rebounds Over 6.5 (-145): Strong line value against Michigan's 71.9 allowed.

Prediction

Michigan snaps skid with a 77-73 road win, covering the -2.5. Expect low-scoring grind mirroring H2H trends.

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