The 17th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes (16-6, 7-4 Big 10) and their outstanding offense head to Purdue to take on the Boilermakers (12-10, 5-6 Big 10) and their tremendous defense. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Iowa Hawkeyes at Purdue Boilermakers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Boilermakers won a close one over the Northwestern Wildcats 61-58, while the Hawkeyes defeated the 19th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini 72-65.
The Hawkeyes knocked down 12 of their 17 free throws (70.6 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.514). Meanwhile, Purdue’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Northwestern. The Boilermakers had a rate of 14.9 (worse than their season average of 14.8), while the Wildcats posted a mark of 18.5 (above their season average of 14.9). Trevion Williams fueled Purdue with 13 points and seven rebounds. Luka Garza had a solid performance for Iowa, putting up 25 points and 10 rebounds.
The Boilermakers won the only contest between these two teams last season, 86-70. The Boilermakers’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Hawkeyes. Purdue had a rate of 9.4, while Iowa posted a mark of 19.3. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
There’s a decent chance that Iowa struggles to create turnovers. Purdue ranks 75th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.8 percent), while Iowa forces the 84th-fewest turnovers (18.0 percent). Additionally, the Hawkeyes’ 14th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 112.3) will face off against the Boilermakers’ 37th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 92.4).
Iowa Hawkeyes at Purdue Boilermakers Betting Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Iowa ranks fourth in assists per game (17.9) while Purdue ranks 130th (13.4).
- The Boilermakers rank 19th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Hawkeyes rank 73rd (5.9).
- Iowa ranks 50th in rebounds per game (38.7) while Purdue ranks 94th (37.1).
- The Hawkeyes rank 72nd in blocks per game (3.8) while the Boilermakers rank 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Purdue averages 21.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 155th in the country. Iowa ranks 219th in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawkeyes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 8.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Boilermakers have scored an average of 61.2 points per game (6.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
