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Purdue (17-5) vs. Iowa (13-8)
February 4, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Iowa +7; Over/Under: 153.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Iowa vs Purdue prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 4th at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 13-8 (4-6) this year after they lost to Ohio State by a score of 82-65 in their last game. Iowa trailed 30-26 at halftime and allowed 52 points in the second half in the loss. The Hawkeyes shot 39.3% from the field, 28% on three-pointers, and 58.8% on free throws in the game. Drew Thelwell led Iowa with 20 points and three rebounds, while Owen Freeman added 14 points and eight rebounds in the game. 



Prior to that loss, the Hawkeyes defeated Penn State by a score of 76-75 but did lose to Minnesota by a score of 72-67 before that. Iowa has lost four of their last five games and they are currently 12th in the Big Ten standings with a 4-6 record. Iowa has scored 85.7 points per game and they have allowed 78.5 points per game, while also averaging 32.3 rebounds and 19.1 assists per game this season. Owen Freeman is averaging 16.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game, while Payton Sandfort is averaging 16.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this year. Iowa is shooting 50% from the field, 68.3% on free throws, and 38.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers are 17-5 (9-2) this season after they defeated Indiana by a score of 81-76 in their last game. Purdue trailed 41-37 at halftime, but they scored 44 points in the second half for the win. The Boilermakers shot 52.7% from the field, 15.4% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Braden Smith led Purdue with 24 points and seven assists, while Trey Kaufman-Renn added 23 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Boilermakers defeated Michigan by a score of 91-64 but did lose to Ohio State by a score of 73-70 before that. Purdue has won nine of their last ten games and they are currently second in the Big Ten standings with a 9-2 record. Purdue has scored 77.7 points per game and they have allowed 67.9 points per game, while also averaging 32.5 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this year. Trey Kaufman-Renn is averaging 18.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Braden Smith is averaging 15.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game this year. Purdue is shooting 49.4% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 37.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Iowa will beat Purdue

  • Iowa has won 18 of its last 19 Tuesday night games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
  • Iowa has won the first half in 12 of its last 14 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Why Purdue will beat Iowa

  • Iowa has lost each of its last 10 night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
  • Purdue has won nine of its last 10 games.
  • Purdue has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games against Iowa.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Purdue’s last six road games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
  • Ten of Iowa’s last 11 games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 154+ points.

Iowa vs Purdue Prediction 

Purdue comes into this matchup ranked #10 in the country and they have one of the best records in the Big Ten, but they will be on the road for this game. The Boilermakers have won nine of their last ten games and they are shooting 49.4% from the field. Purdue has been very solid offensively, but their defense has been very good for most of the year. Iowa has lost four of their last five games, but three of those did come on the road. The Hawkeyes are shooting 50% from the field and they are scoring 85.7 points per game, but their defense has been awful this year. I think we are going to see a ton of points in this game, as Iowa gets back on track offensively, so I like the over here. 

David Racey's Free Pick: Over 153.5

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David Racey

David started writing about sports in 2015, but sports has been his passion for as long as he can remember. David spends most of his free time watching pretty much anything sports related from Baseball to Tennis and everything in between. David likes to analyze statistics and recent results to form an unbiased opinion on whatever game he is breaking down. Follow David on Twitter at @itsyerboi41

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