Purdue vs Iowa Prediction 2/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Purdue vs Iowa prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 14th at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers are 20-4 (10-3) this season after they defeated Nebraska in overtime by a score of 80-77 in their last game. Purdue led 40-24 at halftime, but they only scored 28 points in the second half, before escaping with the overtime win. The Boilermakers shot 37% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 55% on free throws in the game. Fletcher Loyer led Purdue with 18 points and three rebounds, while Braden Smith added 13 points and 10 assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Purdue defeated Oregon by a score of 68-64 and Maryland by a score of 93-63. The Boilermakers have scored 82.8 points per game with 36.8 rebounds and 19.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.1 points against per game this season. Braden Smith is averaging 15.1 points and 8.8 assists per game, while Fletcher Loyer is averaging 13.6 points and 2.3 rebounds per game for the Boilermakers. Purdue is shooting 50.3% from the field, 73.6% on free throws, and 37.7% on three pointers this season. 

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 18-6 (8-5) this year after they lost to Maryland by a score of 77-70 in their last game. Iowa trailed 37-32 at halftime and they allowed 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Hawkeyes shot 42% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Bennett Stirtz led Iowa with 32 points and six assists, while Tavion Banks added 13 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Iowa defeated Northwestern by a score of 76-70 and Washington by a score of 84-74. The Hawkeyes have scored 77.8 points per game with 29.9 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.3 points against per game this season. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 20.4 points and 4.9 assists per game, while Tavion Banks is averaging 11.0 points and 4.6 rebounds per game for the Hawkeyes. Iowa is shooting 50.6% from the field, 76.8% on free throws, and 37.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

• Iowa has won 10 of its last 11 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win

• Iowa has lost 16 of its last 17 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Purdue has won 14 of its last 15 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Iowa’s last nine home games against Purdue have produced a total of 145+ points.
• Each of Purdue’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena have produced a total of 151+ points.

Purdue vs Iowa Prediction 

Purdue comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak, but they barely got by Nebraska and Oregon in their last two games and they will be on the road. The Boilermakers are shooting 50% from the field and they have scored 80+ points in three of their last five. Iowa had their winning streak snapped against Maryland in their last game, but they have scored 76+ in three of their last four. I don’t love how Purdue is playing right now, but I think they can shut down Stirtz, which will be enough get the win.

David Racey's Pick: Purdue ML