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The Northwestern Wildcats (4-2) take on a conference opponent when they host the Purdue Boilermakers (2-4) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in a Big Ten showdown.
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Northwestern vs. Purdue Matchup Info
- Game date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Game time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Evanston, Illinois
- Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
- TV channel: BTN
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Northwestern vs. Purdue Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Wildcats (-3.5)
- Moneyline: Wildcats (-157), Boilermakers (+131)
- Total: 46.5 points
- Pick ATS: Northwestern (-3.5)
- Pick OU: Over (46.5)
- Prediction: Northwestern 26, Purdue 22
Prediction derived from a team strength comparison algorithm. Multiple factors such as strength of wins and scoring margin are used to make this projection.
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Northwestern vs. Purdue Betting Records and Insights
- Northwestern has put together a 4-2-0 ATS record so far this year.
- Purdue has won three games against the spread this year, failing to cover three times.
- The Wildcats have covered the spread twice when favored by 3.5 points or more this season (in three opportunities).
- The Boilermakers have been an underdog by 3.5 points or more four times this year, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
- Northwestern games have gone over the point total twice this season.
- This season, games featuring Purdue have hit the over twice.