Iowa Hawkeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/14

The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to play the Purdue Boilermakers on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM ET. The game will be held at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. This is a Big Ten conference game, and fans can watch it on BTN.

Purdue comes into the game with a strong record of 15-1, and they are ranked #5 in the AP poll. The Boilermakers have a home record of 11-1. Iowa, with a record of 12-4, has struggled on the road, holding a 1-3 record. Purdue is favored by 9.5 points, and the over/under is set at 142.5 points.

Iowa Hawkeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Iowa Hawkeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers
• Venue: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette IN
• Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
• Betting Odds:
  • Iowa Spread: +9.5 (-110)
  • Purdue Spread: -9.5 (-115)
  • Iowa MoneyLine: +386
  • Purdue MoneyLine: -542
  • Over: 142.5 (-111)
  • Under: 142.5 (-113)

Iowa Hawkeyes Team Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes have had a mixed recent performance with a record of 1-2 in their last three games. They faced a loss against Illinois with a score of 75-69. Tavion Banks was a standout in this game, scoring 16 points and contributing 7 rebounds.

Despite the recent losses, the Hawkeyes have shown strength in their offensive stats. They maintain a field goal percentage of 51.0%, ranking 16th overall. Bennett Stirtz leads the team in scoring, averaging 17.6 points per game.

The Hawkeyes have struggled on the road, with a 1-3 away record this season. They have a strong track record when playing as favorites, with a 12-1 record. In terms of betting, they are 11-5 against the spread in all games this season.

Purdue Boilermakers Team Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers are on a strong run this season. They hold a 15-1 overall record, with a dominant 11-1 at home. Their recent games show consistent performances, winning against Penn State, Washington, and Wisconsin by comfortable margins.

Braden Smith stands out for Purdue with impressive stats. In the recent game against Penn State, he scored 26 points and provided 14 assists. Oscar Cluff also contributes significantly, particularly with his shooting efficiency, hitting 74.5% of his field goals this season.

Purdue excels in offensive efficiency, ranking 12th in field goal percentage and 2nd in assists per game. However, their defense has room for improvement, especially in steals and blocks per game. Despite this, they are ranked #5 in the AP Poll and are a strong contender in the Big Ten Conference.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game has Purdue as a -9.5 favorite. With Purdue scoring 86.4 points per game and Iowa at 79.1, Purdue’s offensive strength stands out. Given Purdue’s higher ranking in points and assists, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score could be Purdue 88, Iowa 76, which supports picking Purdue -9.5.

The over/under line is set at 142.5. Combining both teams’ average points per game, the total is about 165.5. Both teams have strong offensive stats, with Purdue’s effective field goal percentage at 59.5% and Iowa’s at 58.4%. This suggests the game might go over the total. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over 142.5.