Northwestern Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Point Spread Picks

Boilermakers vs. Wildcats Spread Picks

Get this week's Boilermakers vs. Wildcats point spread picks, including expert ATS picks, computer model projections, betting consensus trends, matchup analysis, key wagering angles, and the latest odds insights for the upcoming game between Boilermakers vs. Wildcats.

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 61% of the public bets were on Northwestern Wildcats on the -3 ATS. And, 57% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Northwestern would win by a score of 25.9 to 21.2 with Northwestern winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.

Pro Picks

This Pro Pick was released to clients on October 16, 2025 at 10:38AM ET.

CFB

Purdue at Northwestern

October 18, 2025

3:00 PM Eastern

Purdue has lost four straight, including two tough games against Top 25 teams (Indiana and Illinois), as well as a game against USC. Sophomore QB Ryan Browne has averaged 265 yards passing in the last four games, including topping 300 yards twice. They led Minnesota last week, 20-13 in the third quarter, before losing, 27-20. Northwestern is in an emotional let-down spot after upsetting Penn State, 22-21, as a +20 underdog. QB Preston Stone (8 TDs, 6 INTs) leads a passing offense that is 120th in the country in yards (168.6 per game), while the defense ranks 124th on third down (47.54%). Play Purdue on the moneyline. 

Final Score

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3

4

F

Purdue Boilermakers

0

0

0

0

0

Northwestern Wildcats

3

10

6

0

19

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 61% of the public bets were on Northwestern Wildcats on the +2.5 ATS. And, 55% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Northwestern would win by a score of 23.7 to 18.2 with Northwestern winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.

Final Score

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3

4

F

Northwestern Wildcats

10

7

0

3

26

Purdue Boilermakers

3

7

3

7

20

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 64% of the public bets were on Northwestern Wildcats on the +3 ATS. And, 63% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Purdue would win by a score of 24.8 to 24.7, Northwestern winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.

Pro Picks

This Pro Pick was released to clients on November 16, 2023 at 11:16AM ET.

CFB

Purdue at Northwestern

November 18, 2023

12:00 PM Eastern

Purdue broke a four-game skid at home last week to Minnesota despite allowing 407 yards. Now they have to head out on the road. QB Hudson Card (12 TDs, 8 INTs) leads an offense that is 74th in total yards and 84th in points (23.7 per game), while the defense is 103rd in points surrendered (31.1 per game), 74th in yards allowed, and 105th on third down (43.97%). Northwestern's defense is 44th in points given up (23.1 per game). The Wildcats are 5-5 with two games left to secure a winning season and a bowl. They come home after an impressive 24-10 at Wisconsin as a +12 underdog. They've covered four in a row, including a 33-27 straight-up win over Maryland as a +14.5 dog. Northwestern is 39-20 ATS after covering four or five of the last six, plus 12-3 ATS after allowing 125 or fewer rushing yards in three straight contests. Play Northwestern. 

Final Score

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F

Purdue Boilermakers

0

0

7

8

15

Northwestern Wildcats

6

0

10

7

23

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 57% of the public bets were on Northwestern Wildcats on the +17.5 ATS. And, 52% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Purdue would win by a score of 30.1 to 17.5 with Purdue winning on the moneyline, Northwestern winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.

Final Score

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3

4

F

Northwestern Wildcats

0

3

0

6

9

Purdue Boilermakers

7

7

0

3

17

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 66% of the public bets were on Purdue Boilermakers on the -11 ATS. And, 62% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Purdue would win by a score of 29.1 to 19.0 with Purdue winning on the moneyline, Northwestern winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.

Final Score

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3

4

F

Purdue Boilermakers

0

13

13

6

32

Northwestern Wildcats

0

7

7

0

14