Iowa vs Purdue Basketball Picks 1-20-24

The Purdue  Boilermakers and Iowa Hawkeyes face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Value City Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Purdue vs Iowa prediction.

Iowa Really Needs This Win

Iowa needs big wins and this would be a perfect one to pick up. Iowa has won three games in a row and the offense has been good heading into this game. In the last game against Minneesota, Iowa scored 86 points and they ended up winning by nine points. Ben Krikke had a strong game putting up 25 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Iowa on the season is averaging 87.1 points while their defense is giving up 77.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league and they are going to need the offense to be good here. Ben Krikke is averaging 16.9 points while shooting 59.5 percent from the field and 45.5 percent from behind the three point line. 

Purdue Can’t Slip Up Here

Purdue should have confidence heading into this game, but they are on the road here and it’s not a game they should overlook. In the last game against Indiana, Purdue scored 87 points and they ended up winning by 21 points. Purdue on the the season is averaging 85.1 points while their defense is giving up 69.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league while the defense is ranked 120th. Zach Edey on the season is averaging 22.9 points while shooting 62.7 percent from the field. If Edey has a huge game, Purdue is going to be in good shape to secure the victory. 

Purdue vs Iowa Betting Prediction

There is going to be no defense played here. Iowa is averaging 87.1 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Purdue is averaging 85.1 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score against the Iowa defense. Iowa’s defense has been a major issue all season, and they aren’t going to have an answer for Edey and the rest of the Purdue defense. Back the over to cash here with ease.