Michigan Wolverines vs Purdue Boilermakers Picks and Predictions February 11th 2025

No. 7 Purdue Faces No. 20 Michigan in Big Ten Showdown

With February heating up, conference title races are in full swing, and the Big Ten battle between No. 7 Purdue and No. 20 Michigan on Tuesday night in Ann Arbor is a crucial one.

Purdue enters the game atop the Big Ten standings at 11-2 (19-5 overall), holding a slim lead over Michigan (10-2, 18-5) and Michigan State. With just a few weeks left in the regular season, both teams are looking to gain an edge in the title race.

Purdue Aims to Extend Big Ten Lead

The Boilermakers have won four straight games and 11 of their last 12, including a dominant 91-64 win over Michigan on Jan. 24. Another win would solidify Purdue’s push for a third straight Big Ten regular-season title.

Despite their hot streak, head coach Matt Painter is focused on continuous improvement.

Key Purdue Players:

• Trey Kaufman-Renn (18.9 PPG, 42.9% 3PT)
• Braden Smith (16.1 PPG, 8.8 APG)
• Fletcher Loyer (13.8 PPG, 45.8% 3PT)

Purdue is coming off a 90-72 win over USC and will look to carry its offensive firepower into Ann Arbor.

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Michigan Looks for Revenge and First Place

This game marks one of the biggest home matchups in years for first-year head coach Dusty May and the Wolverines. A win would not only move Michigan to the top of the Big Ten but also avenge their earlier loss to Purdue.

The Wolverines have also won four straight games, and their frontcourt dominance has been a major factor.

• Vladislav Goldin (15.7 PPG)
• Danny Wolf (12.7 PPG, 10.0 RPG)

Wolf, a transfer from Yale, has been a revelation, leading the Big Ten in rebounding while showcasing elite ball-handling skills for a 7-footer. His versatility and ability to create mismatches have drawn attention from NBA scouts.

Coach May praised Wolf’s impact beyond the box score:

“We don’t want those highlight-reel plays to define Danny Wolf,” May said. “He does so many other things to help us win … we’re still figuring out our offensive flow, but I think we took a step forward in our last game.”

What’s at Stake?

• A Purdue win strengthens their Big Ten lead and extends their four-game win streak over Michigan.
• A Michigan win shakes up the conference standings and fuels their NCAA Tournament push.

With both teams in top form, expect a hard-fought battle with Big Ten supremacy on the line.