Indiana vs Purdue Prediction 2/23/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an Indiana vs Purdue Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday,  February 23rd, at the Bloomington Assembly Hall Let’s take a look at the Indiana Hoosiers vs Purdue Boilermakers pick. 

When these two teams faced off in January, Purdue secured the victory 81-76. 

Indiana’s Back to Awful

Two games ago against Michigan State, Indiana picked up a huge road win, but they went back to the sucking ways in the last game. Indiana was at home against UCLA, and they lost by four. Indiana scored 43 points in the second half, but it was too late to get the offense going after they struggled in the first half. Indiana only shot 24.1 percent from deep, while they allowed UCLA to shoot 45 percent. Luke Goode had a strong game, putting up 16 points, seven rebounds, and one assist. 

There is so much turmoil surrounding this Indiana program, and there could be some big turnover after this season. Right now, they are trying to salvage something from this season, and a win here would be a great start. The Hoosiers have a 15-11 record overall, and they have gone 11-4 at home. The offense has been strong, but the defense is giving up 73.2 points per game.  If they want to succeed here, the defense has to be much better. One issue for Indiana is injuries, with five players on the injury report. 

Why Indiana Will Beat Purdue

• Purdue has lost each of its last three games against the Big Ten Conference.
• The home team has won six of the last eight games between Purdue and Indiana.

Purdue Needs This WIn

Purdue has played well this season, but they are suddenly struggling, having lost three games in a row. Purdue lost to Wisconsin two games ago, and in the last game against Michigan State, they lost 75-66. The defense gave up 42 points in the second half, leading to the defeat. Purdue shot 51.1 percent from the field, but the defense just couldn’t make the stops to give them a shot. Trey Kaufmann-Renn put up 24 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Braden Smith also scored 17 points, eight assists, and five rebounds. 

Despite the struggles, Purdue still has a 19-8 record overall and a winning record away from home. Purdue is averaging 78.2 points per game, but in the last couple of games, they have proven that they sometimes can’t make up for bad defense, and in this game, the focus will need to be on the defense. Trey Kaufman-Renn has been the top player, averaging 19.6 points while shooting 61.2 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Purdue Will Beat Indiana

• Purdue has won each of its last eight Sunday games.
• Indiana has lost each of its last five day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• The road team has won the first half in six of Indiana’s last seven games.

Indiana vs Purdue Prediction

Indiana and Purdue are going to find success here with the offense. Purdue’s offense has been strong, but their defense has been a major issue heading into this game. Two games ago against Wisconsin, the defense gave up 94 points. Indiana hasn’t had the most success with winning games, but their offense has been fine, and they already scored 76 points against Purdue earlier this year. Neither team will play an ounce of defense, and this game will be a shootout. Purdue has too many shooters, and although I believe they win, I just don’t trust them enough, which is why the total is the better play. Back the over.