The Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue Boilermakers meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the Mackey Arena. Here’s a Purdue vs Iowa Prediction. This article will include a Purdue vs Iowa Pick.
Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes lost to Minnesota and Illinois, and they play Indiana next. Iowa has won 12 of its last 16 games.
The Iowa Hawkeyes are averaging 79.2 points on 51 percent shooting and allowing 61.8 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 17.6 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Tavion Banks is averaging 9.7 points and 4.6 rebounds. Alvaro Folgueiras is grabbing 4.1 rebounds and Cooper Koch is dishing 0.9 assists. The Iowa Hawkeyes are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free throw line. The Iowa Hawkeyes are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.9 rebounds per game.
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers beat Washington and Penn State, and they play USC next. Purdue has won 7 straight games.
The Purdue Boilermakers are averaging 86.5 points on 51.8 percent shooting and allowing 68.1 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Braden Smith is averaging 14.1 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Fletcher Loyer is averaging 14 points and 2.2 rebounds. Trey Kaufman-Renn is the third double-digit scorer and Oscar Cluff is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Purdue Boilermakers are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Purdue Boilermakers are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win
- Purdue has won each of its last 35 games as a top-10 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at Mackey Arena.
- Iowa has lost each of its last 14 night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Purdue has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win
- Iowa has won seven of its last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Iowa has won the first half in 12 of its last 16 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Iowa’s last six games at Mackey Arena have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Ten of the last 11 night games between Iowa and Purdue have produced a total of 145+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Purdue ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (21.0).
- Purdue ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (2.14).
- Iowa ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.3).
- Iowa ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (49.9).
Purdue vs Iowa Prediction
Iowa is 11-5 ATS on the season, so you can make a case for the Hawkeyes and the points. However, Iowa is limited offensively and it’s shown more than ever in its last two games. I doubt Iowa finds its footing when going on the road to play a powerhouse in Purdue. Purdue has covered 7 of its last 10 games, and it has the offense to bury lesser talented teams. Purdue is 4-0 ATS and SU in the last 4 games against Iowa. This game has the potential to get ugly for Iowa. I’ll lay the points with Purdue.