Purdue Boilermakers vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/15/26

The Purdue Boilermakers and the Michigan Wolverines will meet inside the United Center on Sunday for the Big 10 Championship game. Michigan will look to win their second straight conference tournament title on Sunday and carry that momentum into a second straight second weekend appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Purdue has had peaks and valleys this season but is looking like one of the best teams in the Big 10 this week with three straight wins in the league tournament. The Boilermakers have looked better this week, but Michigan is one of the best teams in the country, so I am backing them here.

Michigan -6.5 is my best bet of the game because they should dominate the game inside and score on Purdue with minimal resistance. The Wolverines are one of the best offenses in the country and the Boilermakers have struggled to stop their opponents. According to KenPom, Michigan’s offense is ranked #9 in effective field goal percentage and #3 two-point percentage while Purdue’s defense is ranked #232 in effective field goal percentage and #238 in two-point percentage. Michigan should have their way inside and prove why they are one of the favorites to win the NCAA Tournament.

*Michigan -6.5 available at time of publishing. Playable at -8*