Purdue vs Indiana Prediction 1/31/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Purdue vs Indiana prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 31st at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers are 16-5 (8-2) this year after they defeated Michigan by a score of 91-64 in their last game. Purdue led 51-26 at halftime and was able to cruise to the win in the second half. The Boilermakers shot 54.8% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Braden Smith led Purdue with 24 points and 10 assists, while Fletcher Loyer added 18 points and three rebounds in the win.

Prior to that game, the Boilermakers lost to Ohio State by a score of 73-70 but did beat Oregon by a score of 65-58 before that. Purdue has won eight of their last nine games and they are currently second in the Big Ten standings with an 8-2 record. Purdue has scored 77.5 points per game and they have allowed 67.5 points per game, while also averaging 32.8 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game this season. Trey Kaufman-Renn is averaging 18.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Braden Smith is averaging 15.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game this year. Purdue is shooting 49.3% from the field, 72.1% on free throws, and 38.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers are 14-7 (5-5) this season after they lost to Maryland by a score of 79-78 in their last game. Indiana trailed 38-37 at halftime and allowed a late three-pointer in the second half for the loss. The Hoosiers shot 48.4% from the field, 41.2% on three-pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Myles Rice led Indiana with 16 points and three assists, while Mackenzie Mgbako added 16 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Hoosiers lost to Northwestern by a score of 79-70 but did beat Ohio State by a score of 77-76 before that. Indiana has lost four of their last five games and they are currently tied for ninth in the Big Ten standings with a 5-5 record. Indiana has scored 77.1 points per game and they have allowed 73.1 points per game, while also averaging 38.0 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game this season. Oumar Ballo is averaging 14.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Malik Reneau is averaging 13.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this year. Indiana is shooting 46.4% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 32.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Purdue will beat Indiana

• Purdue has won 30 of its last 31 games at Mackey Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Indiana has lost each of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Purdue has won the first half in 24 of its last 25 night games at Mackey Arena.

Purdue vs Indiana Prediction 

Purdue rolls into this game with an 8-2 conference record and they are ranked #10 in the country. The Boilermakers just dismantled Michigan in their last game and they are shooting 49.3% from the field this year. Purdue’s offense has been solid, but their defense has been great, as they have allowed 64 points or fewer in three of their last four games. Indiana has struggled over the last three weeks, but they have split their last two road games. The Hoosiers are shooting 46.4% from the field this season, but they have allowed at least 79 points in four of their last five games. I do think Indiana will get better as Reneau gets back into the swing of things, but this Purdue defense is going to give Indiana trouble. Take the Boilermakers at home.