Indiana vs No. 7 Purdue Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 20)
- The Hoosiers are coming off a blowout loss to ranked Illinois.
- The Boilermakers had four consecutive wins before losing to Michigan.
- This marks the 223rd all-time matchup between the two Big Ten squads.
The Big Ten will have one matchup grace the Feb. 20 schedule as the Indiana Hoosiers go on the road to visit the No. 7 Purdue Boilermakers. The hosts stand out as the solid favorite, looking to avenge their previous loss to Indiana on the road.
How to Watch
- When: Friday, Feb. 20, 8 pm ET
- Where: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana
- How to Watch: FOX
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | -101 | +11.5 | O150 |
| Purdue | -119 | -11.5 | U150 |
Game Preview
The Hoosiers (17-9, 8-7 Big Ten) find themselves in the middle of the pack in terms of the conference standings, capable of pulling off upsets but not at a consistent level. They have been 2-2 throughout February, beating Wisconsin and Oregon while losing to USC and Illinois. Lamar Wilkerson stands tall as one of the best scorers in the country, producing 21.2 point and 3.7 rebounds per game. On another note, Conor Enright could have a solid impact with his playmaking, providing 4.7 points and 4.8 assists per game as a full-time starter.
It has been some time since Purdue (21-5, 11-4 Big Ten) had the top spot in the AP Top 25. Now ranked at the seventh spot, they have gone 4-1 in their February matchups so far, most recently falling to top-ranked Michigan. Braden Smith is averaging 14.9 points, 8.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds, leading Purdue with 48 steals. He is coming off a display of 20 points, six assists, and four steals in the team’s latest duel against Michigan on Feb. 17.
Indiana vs Purdue Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 222 meetings in their history, and the result is 128-94 for the Boilermakers. The last matchup was in January this year when Indiana won 72-67 on the road.
Indiana vs Purdue Predictions
The No. 7 Boilermakers have a long history with the Hoosiers, trading wins and losses against their long-time opponent. However, Indiana might have the upper hand after pulling off the upset in the latest duel. This game presents an opportunity for Purdue to avenge that loss, but until then, they have their work cut out for them as this matchup will be decided within the single digits. Our betting pick here is the Hoosiers to cover an 11.5-point spread.
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