Purdue vs Indiana Prediction 1/27/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Purdue Boilermakers and Indiana Hoosiers meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Here’s a Purdue vs Indiana Prediction. This article will include a Purdue vs Indiana Pick.

Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers lost to UCLA and Illinois, and they play Maryland next. Purdue has won 17 of its last 20 games.

The Purdue Boilermakers are averaging 84 points on 51.3 percent shooting and allowing 69.1 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Braden Smith is averaging 15.2 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Fletcher Loyer is averaging 12.7 points and 2.2 rebounds. Trey Kaufman-Renn is the third double-digit scorer and Oscar Cluff is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Purdue Boilermakers are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Purdue Boilermakers are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers beat Rutgers, lost to Michigan, and they play UCLA next. Indiana has lost 4 of its last 5 games.

The Indiana Hoosiers are averaging 81.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 69.4 points on 40.9 percent shooting. Lamar Wilkerson is averaging 19.4 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Tucker DeVries is averaging 14.6 points and 3 assists. Tayton Conerway is the third double-digit scorer and Reed Bailey is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Indiana Hoosiers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Hoosiers are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win

• Indiana has won 17 of its last 19 night games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win

• Purdue has won 17 of its last 18 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Indiana has lost 17 of its last 19 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Indiana has lost the first half in nine of its last 11 night games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of Purdue’s last 12 games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Eighteen of the last 22 games between Purdue and Indiana have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.

Purdue vs Indiana Prediction

I considered Indiana and the points, as it’s usually a tough out at home and this is a balanced, talented team that can be dangerous on the right night. The problem is, Indiana has cooled off over the last two weeks and has been leaky defensively. Purdue also isn’t going to allow losses to linger forever, so expect a more focused team in this spot. Even with two straight losses, Purdue is the more trustworthy side. A win over Rutgers doesn’t move the needle for me. I need to see Indiana show up against a big boy. The line is reasonable. Give me Purdue.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Purdue -4.5