Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

No. 2 Purdue will be facing Iowa in Iowa City on Saturday at 2pm ET. In their previous encounter on December 4, Purdue emerged victorious with a score of 87-68, with their center Zach Edey leading the team with an impressive performance of 25 points and 12 rebounds. On the other hand, Iowa's Ben Krikke stood out with 16 points and seven boards. Despite Purdue being the favored team with an opening line of -6.5, there have been no significant changes in the betting line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Boilermakers -285 | Hawkeyes +230

Spread: Boilermakers -6.5 (-110) | Hawkeyes +6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 165 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Purdue will win straight-up is 74%.

Purdue Boilermakers

Purdue recently experienced a surprising loss to Nebraska, but quickly recovered with wins over Penn State and Indiana. The victory against Indiana was especially impressive, with a significant margin of victory. Edey played a crucial role in leading the team, scoring 33 points and securing 14 rebounds. Purdue's strong offensive performance is reflected in their rankings as the number two overall team on KenPom and number two in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency. Their schedule is also considered the toughest in the nation. With Edey's dominant presence on the court and support from skilled shooters like Smith and Loyer, Purdue's offense is formidable. They have impressive shooting percentages and average a high number of points per game. Defensively, they have a strong rebounding presence and limit opponents' shooting percentages. Overall, Purdue is a strong contender with the potential to make it to the Final Four. Their current season record stands at 16-2. You don't see 7-4 dudes doing this very often. 😲 @zach_edey x @BoilerBall 💻: Peacock pic.twitter.com/1smPMIScyH