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Arizona vs. Purdue Elite 8 Betting Splits Favor Wildcats
Wildcats are 5.5-point favorites as public heavily backs them to reach Final Four
Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:33pm
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The high-stakes Elite 8 matchup between Arizona and Purdue is rendered in a cubist, geometric style that captures the intensity and unpredictability of the tournament clash.Boulder TodayThe Arizona Wildcats are heavily favored over the Purdue Boilermakers in the Elite 8 matchup of the March Madness tournament, according to betting splits on DraftKings Sportsbook. Arizona is receiving 78% of the bets and 77% of the handle on the moneyline, while 72% of the spread bets and 71% of the total bets are on the over.
Why it matters
This game will determine which team advances to the Final Four, with the winner facing either Michigan or Tennessee. The betting public is clearly backing the Wildcats, who have won 10 of their last 12 games by at least 6 points, to continue their strong tournament run.
The details
Arizona enters the game on a 12-game winning streak, while Purdue has won 7 straight. The Wildcats are 5.5-point favorites, and the total is set at 152.5 points. Arizona is getting 78% of the moneyline bets and 72% of the spread bets, while 72% of the total bets are on the over.
- The game tips off at 8:49 p.m. ET on March 28, 2026.
The players
Arizona Wildcats
The Arizona Wildcats are the No. 2 seed in the West region and have been one of the hottest teams in the tournament, winning 12 straight games.
Purdue Boilermakers
The Purdue Boilermakers are the No. 5 seed in the West region and are looking to return to the Final Four for the second time in the last three seasons.
What’s next
The winner of this game will face the winner of the Michigan vs. Tennessee matchup in the Final Four.
The takeaway
The betting public is heavily backing the Arizona Wildcats to continue their dominant tournament run and reach the Final Four for the first time since 2001. However, Purdue will look to pull off the upset and return to the national semifinals for the second time in three years.
