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A battle between two of the top teams in the nation features the No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (9-1) and the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats (8-0) playing on Saturday in the 2023 Indy Classic. Purdue leads the all-time series 7-5, logging two straight wins over Arizona. In 2017, the Boilermakers defeated the Wildcats 89-64. 

Tipoff from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. The Wildcats are 1.5-point favorites in the latest Arizona vs. Purdue odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 159.5. Before making any Purdue vs. Arizona picks, you'll want to see the college basketball predictions from SportsLine's proven model.

The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 6 of the 2023-24 season on a 99-62 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $2,000 for $100 players. It is also off to an 11-3 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.

The model has set its sights on Purdue vs. Arizona. You can head to SportsLine to see the model's picks. Here are several college basketball betting lines for the Arizona vs. Purdue:

  • Arizona vs. Purdue spread: Arizona -1.5
  • Arizona vs. Purdue over/under: 159.5 points
  • Arizona vs. Purdue money line: Arizona -130, Purdue +110
  • ARIZ: Arizona has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games
  • PUR: Purdue has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 24 games at home 
  • Arizona vs. Purdue picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Arizona can cover

Center Oumar Ballo is an anchor in the paint. He averages 12.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Furthermore, he is sixth in the country in field-goal percentage (68). In his last outing, Ballo notched 15 points, nine rebounds and three blocks.

Sophomore guard Kylan Boswell is one of the top players in the backcourt. Boswell plays physical defense and spaces the floor due to his jumper. The Illinois native averages 12.4 points, 4.8 assists and shoots 52% from 3-point land. On Nov. 19 against UT Arlington, Boswell had 15 points and went 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. He's made at least two threes in every game this season. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why Purdue can cover

Center Zach Edey has been a dominant player. Edey (7'4) towers over everyone on the floor and is a prolific shot blocker. Edey ranks second in the nation in scoring (24.8) and seventh in rebounds (10.8). Additionally, he's tied for first in the nation in double-doubles (7). In the win over Alabama, Edey racked up 35 points and seven rebounds.

Sophomore guard Braden Smith is an all-around threat in the backcourt. Smith utilizes his solid court vision to get his teammates involved while being able to create offense for himself. The Indiana native averages 13.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game. In his last contest, Smith put up a season-best 27 points, eight assists and went 4-of-7 from downtown. See who to back at SportsLine.

How to make Purdue vs. Arizona picks

The model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Under, and it also says one side of the spread hits in over 60% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Arizona vs. Purdue, and which side of the spread hits over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 99-62 roll on its top-ranked college basketball picks, and find out.