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Opening Odds for Arizona Wildcats vs. Purdue Boilermakers in March Madness 2026 Elite Eight

Opening Odds for Arizona Wildcats vs. Purdue Boilermakers in March Madness 2026 Elite Eight

Sports Betting Picks College Basketball 2026

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By: Bryan Armetta

Arizona continued its dominant NCAA Tournament run on Thursday. The Wildcats took out Arkansas with ease, earning an impressive 21-point victory over the SEC champs. It’s the U of A’s 12th-straight win, sending the school to its first Elite Eight in 11 years.

Purdue has been on a roll as well, including a Big Ten title to close out the season. The Boilermakers barely made it out of the Sweet 16 however, needing a Trey Kaufman-Renn tip-in at the buzzer to defeat Texas. It’s the second time in three years that this program has reached the Elite Eight.

Arizona vs. Purdue opening odds

The Wildcats open as 6.5-point favorites (-105) on DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Boilermakers listed at +220 on the moneyline. The points total is set at 151.5.

This game will take place on Saturday, March 28th at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:49 PM ET.

Bryan Armetta

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