Purdue vs. Tennessee odds: Win probability, final score prediction for Boilermakers, Volunteers in Elite 8

The Sweet Sixteen is in the books, and the Midwest Regional final is set. It will be Purdue vs. Tennessee with a spot in the Final Four on the line.

The Boilermakers overcame a first-half deficit against Gonzaga and eventually came away with the blowout victory over the Bulldogs to return to the Elite Eight. As for Tennessee, the Vols went on an 18-0 run in the second half before Creighton rallied back to make things interesting. Ultimately, they did enough to fend off the Bluejays and set up the matchup with Purdue.

Now, the odds and win predictions are in for the showdown, which will take place on Sunday as the first game of the day.

Odds for Purdue vs. Tennessee

Purdue opened as a 2.5-point favorite over Tennessee, according to DraftKings. The over-under opened at 148.5.

Purdue and Tennessee previously squared off in the early part of the season as part of the Maui Invitational. The Boilermakers managed to sneak away with a 71-67 victory, although questions are swirling around the rematch about the status of Santiago Vescovi after he missed the Creighton game due to an illness.

Final score predictions for Purdue vs. Tennessee

KenPom predicted final score: Purdue 76, Tennessee 73
KenPom Win probability (for Purdue): 61%

Like DraftKings, KenPom also gives the slight edge to Purdue. The Boilermakers have a 61% chance of pulling of a projected 76-73 victory over Tennessee.

Purdue will enter the Elite Eight as one of the top-rated teams in the overall KenPom rankings. As of Saturday night, the Boilermakers ranked No. 3, while Tennessee came in at No. 8.

How to watch Purdue vs. Tennessee

Time: March 31, 2:20 p.m. ET
Channel: CBS, Prime Video (streaming)
Location: Detroit, Michigan

Purdue and Tennessee will highlight the Easter Sunday slate of games, hoping to win the Midwest Region. It will tip off at 2:20 p.m. ET on CBS.

You can watch the tournament live on Prime Video, add on your favorite channels and watch at home or on your phone and laptop at work!

The winner of the matchup will punch its ticket to the Final Four, which is set for April 6 in Arizona. Purdue is looking to make the national semifinal for the first time in 45 years, while Tennessee is looking to make its first-ever Final Four appearance. The Vols last played in the Elite Eight in 2010, which was the only other time they advanced that far.