The Purdue Boilermakers (13-10, 6-6 Big 10) will be at Assembly Hall to clash against the Indiana Hoosiers (15-7, 5-6 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and will air on ESPN.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Indiana Hoosiers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Hoosiers lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes, 68-59, while the Boilermakers easily got past the 17th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, 104-68.
Purdue played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.777 (above their season average of 0.476) and a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 14.8). Iowa was 0.491 and 18.4, respectively, for those same stats. Indiana, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (14-18; 77.8 percent). Rob Phinisee had a good game for Indiana with 11 points. Evan Boudreaux played well for Purdue, contributing 18 points and eight rebounds.
The Boilermakers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Purdue won 48-46. The Boilermakers’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Hoosiers. Purdue had a rate of 13.5, while Indiana posted a mark of 21.3. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Indiana. Indiana ranks 195th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Purdue forces the 69th-most turnovers in the nation (21.6 percent). Moreover, the Boilermakers rank 15th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 percent), while the Hoosiers rank 25th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.4 percent).
Purdue Boilermakers at Indiana Hoosiers Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana, ATS Winner – Indiana, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Purdue ranks 138th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while Indiana ranks 284th (16.6).
- The Hoosiers rank 46th in rebounds per game (38.7) while the Boilermakers rank 95th (37.1).
- Purdue ranks 84th in assists per game (14.1) while Indiana ranks 128th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
- The Hoosiers average 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 38th in the nation. The Boilermakers rank 134th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Purdue ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Indiana ranks 112th (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
- The Boilermakers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, down from 8.1 for the season.
