Who’s Playing
Purdue @ Minnesota
Current Records: Purdue 18-3; Minnesota 11-7
What to Know
The Minnesota Golden Gophers and the #4 Purdue Boilermakers will face off in a Big Ten clash at 7 p.m. ET Feb. 2 at Williams Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with Purdue winning the first 81-62 at home and the Golden Gophers taking the second 71-68.
Minnesota was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap on Sunday as they fell 66-60 to the Wisconsin Badgers. Guard Payton Willis (17 points) was the top scorer for Minnesota.
Meanwhile, things were close when Purdue and the Ohio State Buckeyes clashed on Sunday, but Purdue ultimately edged out the opposition 81-78. Four players on the Boilermakers scored in the double digits: guard Jaden Ivey (21), center Zach Edey (20), guard Sasha Stefanovic (11), and guard Eric Hunter Jr. (10).
The Golden Gophers are the clear underdogs, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. Their home court has been no bettor’s paradise, as they’ve failed to beat the spread in seven of their ten home games.
Minnesota is now 11-7 while Purdue sits at 18-3. Purdue is 14-3 after wins this year, and Minnesota is 2-4 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Williams Arena — Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: Big Ten Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $58.00
Odds
The Boilermakers are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Golden Gophers, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 10.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Purdue have won six out of their last ten games against Minnesota.
- Feb 11, 2021 – Minnesota 71 vs. Purdue 68
- Jan 30, 2021 – Purdue 81 vs. Minnesota 62
- Jan 02, 2020 – Purdue 83 vs. Minnesota 78
- Mar 15, 2019 – Minnesota 75 vs. Purdue 73
- Mar 05, 2019 – Minnesota 73 vs. Purdue 69
- Feb 03, 2019 – Purdue 73 vs. Minnesota 63
- Feb 25, 2018 – Purdue 84 vs. Minnesota 60
- Jan 13, 2018 – Purdue 81 vs. Minnesota 47
- Jan 01, 2017 – Minnesota 91 vs. Purdue 82
- Jan 27, 2016 – Purdue 68 vs. Minnesota 64