Purdue at Michigan odds, picks and predictions
The Purdue Boilermakers (2-6, 1-4 Big Ten) and Michigan Wolverines (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) meet Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Purdue vs. Michigan odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Boilermakers are coming off a 31-14 loss to Nebraska as 1.5 point favorites. Purdue's lone bright spot came from their defense, when it forced a turnover on downs and returned a fumble for a TD on that same play, accounting for half the Boilermakers points. There's no hiding it's been a struggle for Purdue's offense all year along.
Michigan is getting used to being on the front page, amidst their sign-stealing scandal. The Wolverines throttled in-state rival Michigan State 49-0 as a 25-point favorite prior to a week off. DB Mike Sainristil had his 2nd Pick-6 of the season against Michigan State, having already done so against Rutgers.
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Purdue at Michigan odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:47 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board
- Against the spread (ATS): Purdue +32.5 (-110) | Michigan -32.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Purdue at Michigan picks and predictions
Prediction
Michigan 45, Purdue 7
Moneyline
PASS.
Even if you find a line, the odds would to too boosted for there to be any value.
Against the spread
The Michigan defense is the best in the nation, allowing just 5.9 points per game (PPG). The Wolverines are 4-3-1 ATS. They have outscored their last 4 Big Ten opponents 198-24. Purdue has scored 20 or less points in 5 of their last 6 games so don't expect them to be much of a roadblock for the undefeated Michigan squad.
MICHIGAN -32.5 (-110).
Over/Under
Purdue is averaging only 21.9 PPG and has hit the Under in 3 of their last 5 games. The Boilermakers allow 30 PPG while Michigan is averaging 40.6 points. The Wolverines will have to carry the load for this number to hit and it's simply too big of a load.
LEAN UNDER 52.5 (-110).
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