Two of the top teams in the Big Ten Conference clash when the top-ranked Michigan Wolverines take on the seventh-ranked Purdue Boilermakers on Tuesday. Michigan is coming off an 86-56 win over UCLA on Saturday, while Purdue defeated Iowa 78-57 that same day. The Wolverines (24-1, 14-1 Big Ten), who lead the conference, have won 10 in a row and are 8-0 on the road this season. The Boilermakers (21-4, 11-3 Big Ten), who are tied for third in the league, are 11-2 on their home floor.
Tipoff from Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind., is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Purdue leads the all-time series 93-77. Michigan is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Michigan vs. Purdue odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 156.5.
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