Iowa vs Purdue Prediction 1/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Iowa vs Purdue prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 12-4 (2-3) this season after they lost to Illinois by a score of 75-69 in their last game. Iowa trailed 35-24 at halftime, but they did score 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Hawkeyes shot 41% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Tavion Banks led Iowa with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Tate Sage added 13 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Iowa lost to Minnesota by a score of 70-67, but did beat UCLA by a score of 74-61 before that. The Hawkeyes have scored 79.1 points per game with 31.6 rebounds and 16.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 61.7 points against per game this season. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 17.6 points and 5.1 assists per game, while Tavion Banks is averaging 9.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game for the Hawkeyes. Iowa is shooting 51.0% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 37.0% on three pointers this season. 

Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers are 15-1 (5-0) this year after they defeated Penn State by a score of 93-85 in their last game. Purdue led 45-44 at halftime and they scored 48 points in the second half to secure the win. The Boilermakers shot 58% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 43% on free throws in the game. Braden Smith led Purdue with 26 points and 14 assists, while Oscar Cluff added 23 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Purdue defeated Washington by a score of 81-73 and Wisconsin by a score of 89-73. The Boilermakers have scored 86.4 points per game with 38.8 rebounds and 21.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.1 points against per game this season. Braden Smith is averaging 14.1 points and 9.8 assists per game, while Fletcher Loyer is averaging 14.0 points and 2.2 rebounds per game for the Boilermakers. Purdue is shooting 51.8% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 39.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win

• Purdue has won each of its last 29 games as a top-5 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at Mackey Arena.
• Iowa has lost each of its last 11 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games at Mackey Arena.

Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

• Iowa has won each of its last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Iowa’s last six night games at Mackey Arena have produced a total of 147+ points.
• Eight of Purdue’s last nine games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.

Iowa vs Purdue Prediction 

Purdue rolls into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak and they only have one loss so far this season. The Boilermakers are shooting 52% from the field and they have scored 88 points or more in four of their last five games. Iowa has lost two in a row to Illinois and Minnesota, and they scored just 67 points in their last road game. The Hawkeyes are shooting 51% from the field, but I don’t trust their offense at all in this spot. Take Purdue to win by double digits at home.

David Racey's Pick: Purdue -9.5