Purdue has never won the NCAA Tournament, twice losing the national title game to UConn in 2024 and UCLA in 1969.

The betting public is banking on the Boilermakers to win it all this season.

Purdue is the consensus 8-1 favorite and money leader at BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook and the Westgate SuperBook.

“The bettors are putting all their money and faith in Purdue,” Caesars Sportsbook college basketball trader Patrick Berbert said. “On paper, they have the best roster. Now we’ll see if they can complete their quest for a title on the court.”

Purdue had its title odds slashed in the offseason from 20-1 to +750 at Caesars, where the Boilermakers are the the book’s biggest liability. They are led by senior point guard Braden Smith, the +290 favorite to win the Wooden Award as the country’s b

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