This week, the Purdue Boilermakers have an almost certain College Football odds loss at the Big House against the Michigan Wolverines. But the Michigan sign-stealing scandal is becoming a dark cloud and distraction for the Maize and Blue. Purdue rookie head coach Ryan Walters is facing an uphill climb in 2023. Last year, Jeff Brohm led the Boilermakers to their only appearance in the Big Ten championship game. Brohm returned to Louisville to take over his hometown and alma mater program. Thus, Walters had an impossible standard to meet as an HC.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 4, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI |
| TV Coverage: | NBC and Peacock |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Purdue | +32½ -110 | 48 -110 | +3000 |  |
| Michigan | -32½ -110 | 48 -110 | -40000 | |
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Purdue Boilermakers Team Overview
Last game, the Purdue Boilermakers lost 31-14 against the Nebraska Cornhuskers as 1.5-point road favorites. The game went over the sportsbook total of 39.5. Purdue has a record of 2-6 straight up, 2-6 against the spread, and 4-4 over/under the total. Purdue ranks 97th for total offense, 85th for passing, 95th for rushing, and 106th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 73rd overall, 65th against the pass, 83rd against the rush, and 105th for points allowed. Also, Purdue ranks 106th for fewest turnovers lost and 75th for takeaways.
Heinrich Haarberg threw two touchdown passes. And then Nebraska overcame four lost fumbles to win its third straight, beating Purdue 31-14 in a Big Ten Conference game. The Cornhuskers have outscored their opponents 68-30 points during the win streak. Now, the Big Red is one victory away from being bowl-eligible for the first time since 2016.
Haarberg threw for 122 yards and two TDs on 6-of-11 passing. But he had only had 22 rushing yards on 19 attempts. Emmett Johnson led the ground charge, rushing for 76 yards on 13 carries. Including a 28-yard TD run with 3:54 to go in the fourth quarter.
Purdue finished with 195 yards, its fewest in more than four seasons. Namely, Hudson Card completed only 16 of 32 passes for 100 yards, with a TD and two interceptions. Purdue trailed 24-0 in the fourth.
Michigan Wolverines Team Overview
Last game, the Michigan Wolverines won 49-0 against the Michigan State Spartans as 25-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 47. Michigan has a record of 8-0 straight up, 4-3-1 against the spread, and 4-4 over/under the total. Michigan ranks 45th for total offense, 53rd for passing, 45th for rushing, and 6th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 1st overall, 1st against the pass, 8th against the rush, and 1st for points allowed. Also, Michigan ranks 3rd for fewest turnovers lost and 11th for takeaways.
JJ McCarthy passed for 287 yards and a career-high four touchdowns. Hence, Michigan crushed in-state rival Michigan State 49-0 at East Lansing, Mich. McCarthy completed 21 of 27 passes as the Wolverines defeated the Spartans for the second straight season. To summarize, AJ Barner caught eight passes for 99 yards for Michigan. Colston Loveland caught four passes for 79 yards and two touchdowns. While Blake Corum rushed for 59 yards and a TD on 15 carries. McCarthy passed for 276 yards and three touchdowns as the Wolverines rolled to a 28-0 halftime lead.
Purdue at Michigan SBG Free Picks
Michigan is the vastly superior team and has been routing lesser opponents with the College Football odds. The Wolverines can name the score in this one.
Purdue at Michigan SBG Best Bet: Michigan Wolverines.