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Milwaukee vs. Purdue Fort Wayne prediction: Why Purdue Fort Wayne is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/18/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Milwaukee vs Purdue Fort Wayne predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Purdue Fort Wayne and Milwaukee are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Hilliard Gates Sports Center on Sunday, with tipoff at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Purdue Fort Wayne as the most likely winner of the Milwaukee vs. Purdue Fort Wayne game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Milwaukee vs. Purdue Fort Wayne prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Milwaukee and Purdue Fort Wayne 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Purdue Fort Wayne a 62% chance of defeating Milwaukee. Our predicted final score has Purdue Fort Wayne winning 76-73.
According to our model, Milwaukee (+3.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 148.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Milwaukee vs. Purdue Fort Wayne odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Milwaukee | Purdue Fort Wayne |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-110) | -3.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +150 | -166 |
| Total | o148.5 (-105) | u148.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Milwaukee vs. Purdue Fort Wayne picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Milwaukee +3.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Purdue Fort Wayne | -166 |
| Total | Over 148.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Purdue Fort Wayne to win.
Milwaukee vs. Purdue Fort Wayne game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball action between Purdue Fort Wayne and Milwaukee at Hilliard Gates Sports Center is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Milwaukee vs. Purdue Fort Wayne
- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Hilliard Gates Sports Center
Conclusion
We predict Purdue Fort Wayne, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat Milwaukee on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Milwaukee vs. Purdue Fort Wayne insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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