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Purdue at Northwestern - Open Thread

Can Purdue continue their road warrior season?

NCAA Basketball: Northwestern at Wisconsin Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports

At this point Purdue has lost just one conference road game and we all know when and where that loss happened. Today Purdue heads into an environment much less known for intimidation and more known for…ummm…Julia Louis-Dreyfus?

Northwestern is having one of their best season in recent memory. They are well on their way to making it into just their second NCAA Tournament. Purdue meanwhile is well on their way to their 25th conference title. Each win moves Purdue one step closer and a win today would make their magic just two for at least a share of the title.

#1 Purdue (23-2, Big 10 12-2) vs. Northwestern (17-7, Big 10 8-5)

Sunday, February 12, 2023, 2:00 EST

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, Illinois

TV: BTN

Northwestern Starting Lineup

Position # Player Class Height Weight Hometown Previous Team
Position # Player Class Height Weight Hometown Previous Team
C 34 Matthew Nicholson Jr 7'0" 255 Clarkston, MI
F 31 Robbie Beran Sr 6'9" 215 Richmond, VA
F 1 Chase Audige RS Sr 6'4" 200 Coram, NY William & Mary
G 3 Ty Berry Jr 6'3" 185 Newton, KS
G 0 Boo Buie Sr 6'2" 180 Albany, NY

Northwestern Bench

Position # Player Class Height Weight Hometown Previous Team
Position # Player Class Height Weight Hometown Previous Team
C 10 Tydus Verhoeven Sr 6'9" 235 Manteca, CA UTEP
F 13 Brooks Barnhizer So 6'6" 215 Lafayette, IN
F 2 Nick Martinelli Fr 6'7" 200 Glenview, IL
G 5 Julian Roper So 6'3" 180 Detroit, MI

I think that Purdue’s showed their ability to bounce back this week against Iowa and I hope they keep that same energy in this game. Join us here in the open thread and let us know what you think will happen in today’s game. Then follow along with your fellow Boilermakers.

Kenpom:

Purdue - 68

Northwestern - 63

67% confidence

Gambling Odds:

Purdue -5

O/U 131

Moneyline - Purdue -210