PREVIEW: #6 Purdue vs Wisconsin PREDICTIONS—Will Braden Smith SET the Big 10 Record?

Purdue opens 2026 Big Ten play in with a high-stakes showdown against Wisconsin—can Braden Smith shatter the conference assist record and steer the Boilermakers to victory? Nick Arvin and Ryan Harings break down the crucial frontcourt battles, spotlighting Oscar Cluff’s underrated efficiency and the Badgers’ struggles to guard post-ups and the pick-and-roll. Wisconsin’s Nick Boyd and dynamic transfer Austin Rapp face a daunting Purdue defense ranked top in KenPom, while the Boilermakers aim to dominate inside with Trey Kaufman Renn and 7’4” Daniel Jacobsen.Key matchups include Purdue’s depth and defensive transition against Wisconsin’s early offense, plus the challenge of containing Smith’s multidimensional playmaking. Analysis covers Fletcher Loyer’s shooting slump, CJ Cox’s disruptive wing defense, and what it will take for Wisconsin’s shooters to heat up at home. With NCAA tournament hopes and championship ambitions at stake, find out if the Badgers can pull off the upset or if Purdue’s elite roster will prove too much in Madison.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.