T.M. Selection: Purdue.

I like Purdue to cover the spread against Wisconsin in this game on Tuesday. Purdue hasn't looked great lately but they have still been getting wins in their games with 3/4 wins in their previous 4 games. They just lost their most recent game to Michigan State by 3 points in a road game that they were trailing in the whole time and did not play their best in. I think Purdue is the best team in this conference though and I expect them to bounce back after a close loss like that. Purdue is in 2nd place and is just below Wisconsin in the standings but they are only 1 game behind and I think Purdue will be motivated to get this win. Purdue lost on their home court to Wisconsin very early in the season this year but I think Purdue will be looking to get their revenge on Wisconsin here. There is only 2 games left and I expect Purdue to start getting hot going into tournament play and that starts here with a bounce back win after a bad road performance in their most recent game. Wisconsin has won 4 games in a row but they haven't seen another ranked team during that time and I think they are going to run into a difficult challenge here. Their 2 most recent wins haven't been impressive either and I think Purdue has the offense and the defense to stop Wisconsin here and beat them on their own home floor. I think Purdue has a few reasons to be motivated for this game and I expect them to start going as hard as they can here and start getting themselves into the tournament mindset. This is a big test for Purdue but I think they are going to answer the call here and win this game. I like Purdue to cover the spread here.

T.M. Prediction: 77-70 Purdue.