Indiana Hoosiers vs Purdue Boilermakers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Indiana vs Purdue NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in West Lafayette.

Indiana vs Purdue Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hoosiers and Boilermakers. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on FOX, and it's hosted by the Boilermakers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Purdue is favored by -12.5 to win at home against Indiana.

Indiana vs. Purdue Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Indiana Hoosiers at Purdue Boilermakers
Where: West Lafayette at Mackey Arena
Date: Friday, January 31st
Betting Odds PUR -12.5, IND +525 | PUR -750 O/U 145.5

Hoosiers Preview: Will the Hoosiers Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Indiana Hoosiers Recent Game/Games

Indiana fell to 14-7 on the season after a narrow 79-78 loss to Maryland on Sunday. The Hoosiers, who were +2.5 point underdogs, covered the spread but couldn’t secure the win at home.

Indiana trailed 38-37 at halftime and both teams scored 41 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.

Hoosiers Offense Breakdown

Rodney Rice's 23 points, including 5-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc, led Indiana to a 78-point performance in their last game, as they connected on 41.2% of their three-point attempts. Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 18 points and 9 assists, hitting 4 threes, while Mackenzie Mgbako and Myles Rice each contributed 16 points, with Myles hitting 3 threes at a 60% rate.

Overall, the Hoosiers shot 48.4% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They made 7 threes as a team, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 9-of-15 attempts.

Hoosiers Team Defense

Indiana's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 51% of their two-point attempts, going 24/47.

From beyond the arc, Indiana's opponents shot 41%, making 7 of 17 three-point attempts. The Hoosiers also sent them to the line 15 times, where they converted 9 free throws (60%).

Boilermakers Preview: Do the Boilermakers Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Purdue improved to 16-5 on the season with a dominant 91-64 win over Michigan on Friday. The Boilermakers, who were -4 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.

Purdue took control early, leading 51-26 at halftime. They added 40 points in the second half while allowing 38, maintaining their strong play throughout the game.

Boilermakers Offense Breakdown

Purdue's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points while shooting 54.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.3%, thanks to hitting 65.8% of their two-point attempts and 37.5% from beyond the arc.

Braden Smith led the way with 24 points and 10 assists, despite going 0-for-4 from three-point range. Fletcher Loyer connected on 5-of-10 threes, finishing with 18 points, while Tre Donaldson also hit 3-of-5 from deep, contributing 11 points to the win.

Boilermakers Team Defense

Purdue's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 64 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 65% of their two-point attempts, with 25 made baskets inside the arc.

From three-point range, Purdue's defense conceded 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14 free throws for 66%.

Hoosiers vs Boilermakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Hoosiers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 70 points per game in these contests.
When looking at their past three matchups at home, Purdue has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hoosiers have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Boilermakers have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.