This pick was released to clients on March 12, 2026 at 10:45AM ET.
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Northwestern vs. Purdue

March 12, 2026
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Purdue is 23-8 on the season and may have underachieved, as this team started out with very high expectations but faltered somewhat in Big Ten play, where they finished 13-7. They will take on a feisty Northwestern team that finished conference play at just 5-15. Northwestern has already upset a pair of Big Ten teams in the Big Ten Tournament (Penn State and Indiana). Northwestern just lost to Purdue by four points on March 4, and the Wildcats can't be taken lightly, as they are capable of making things tough. Northwestern has covered four straight games and has two outright wins in the tourney. Make the play on Northwestern.  

1 unit on Northwestern +12.5 (-106) (risk 1 to return 1.94)
Result:
LOSS
Final
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Northwestern Wildcats
45
47
68
Purdue Boilermakers img
45
36
81
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