Indiana Hoosiers vs Purdue Boilermakers – College Basketball Preview – Feb 20, 2026

The Indiana Hoosiers will take on the Purdue Boilermakers in a Big Ten game on Friday, February 20, 2026. The game is set for 8:00 PM ET at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. Fans can catch the action on FOX. Purdue comes into the game ranked #7 and is favored by 10.5 points. The Boilermakers have a 21-5 record, with a strong showing at home at 13-3. Indiana has a 17-9 record and has struggled on the road, going 3-6. The Hoosiers are the underdog with a +440 moneyline.

Indiana Hoosiers Team Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers have had a mixed recent performance. They won two out of their last three games, including a close 78-77 victory against the Wisconsin Badgers. However, they suffered a significant 71-51 loss against the Illinois Fighting Illini.

In terms of season stats, the Hoosiers average 80.3 points per game. They rank high in effective field goal percentage at 55.9%. However, they struggle with only 34 rebounds per game, ranking low among teams.

Key player Lamar Wilkerson has been impressive, scoring 21.2 points per game with a field goal percentage of 46.6%. Sam Alexis contributes with a high shooting accuracy, boasting a field goal percentage of 69.9%. Tucker DeVries also adds to the team with 13.8 points per game.

Purdue Boilermakers Team Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers hold a strong record of 21-5 this season. They rank seventh in the AP rankings and compete in the Big Ten Conference. Their home record stands at 13-3, showing solid performance on their court.

Recent games show Purdue had a mix of results. They lost to Michigan, 91-80, but won against Iowa, 78-57, and Nebraska, 80-77. Trey Kaufman-Renn stood out in these games, especially with 27 points against Michigan.

Offensively, Purdue averages 82.5 points per game. They excel in field goal percentage at 49.7%, ranking 22nd. Their assists per game are impressive, ranking 6th with 19.5 assists on average.

Betting Prediction

Purdue has strong offensive stats. They score 82.5 points per game. Their field goal percentage is high at 49.7%.

Indiana’s defense struggles. They average only 5 steals per game. This ranks low compared to other teams.

Purdue is the favorite in this game. They have a good record as favorites with 18 wins and 4 losses. This makes them a strong pick against the spread.

• Pick: Purdue -10.5