Purdue Boilermakers vs Indiana Hoosiers – College Basketball Preview – Jan 27, 2026
The Purdue Boilermakers will visit the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for a Big Ten game on Tuesday night. Purdue comes into this game ranked #12 and holds a strong 17-3 record in the regular season. They have played well on the road, winning 5 out of 6 games.
Indiana has a solid home record of 11-3 and an overall record of 13-7 this season. The Hoosiers are the underdogs in this game, with a spread of +5.5. The game will be broadcast on PEAC at 9:00 PM ET.
Purdue Boilermakers Team Preview
Purdue Boilermakers have had an impressive season so far. They hold a strong record of 17-3, with a 5-1 record in away games. Ranked #12 in the AP Poll, they play in the Big Ten Conference.
In recent games, Purdue scored 82 points against Illinois but lost by six. Braden Smith stood out with 27 points and 12 assists. Against UCLA, they narrowly lost by two points, with C.J. Cox contributing 16 points.
Offensively, Purdue averages 84 points per game, ranking 54th nationally. They excel in field goal percentage, sitting in 8th place with 51.3%. Defensively, they struggle with steals and blocks, ranking low in both categories.
Indiana Hoosiers Team Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers have had a mixed performance in their recent games. They won against Rutgers with a score of 82-59. Their field goal percentage was impressive at 50.0%, with standout performances from Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries.
Despite a solid season, Indiana has struggled in some games. They lost to Michigan, with a score of 72-86, and Iowa, with a score of 57-74. These losses highlight areas for improvement, especially in shooting consistency and defense.
The Hoosiers have a record of 13-7, with a strong home record of 11-3. They score an average of 81.2 points per game, which is 102nd in the nation. Their shooting stats are solid, but they need to work on defense, as they allow many points per game.
Betting Prediction
Purdue is a strong team with a high-scoring offense. They average 84 points per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. Their effective field goal percentage is 58.6, ranking them 11th, showing they are efficient shooters.
Indiana also scores well, averaging 81.2 points per game. Their effective field goal percentage is 56.5, placing them 32nd. However, they struggle against strong teams, being 0-4 as underdogs.
Purdue’s recent form against the spread is not good, with a 0-5 record in their last five games. Indiana is slightly better, with a 2-3 record in their last five games against the spread. With Purdue’s strong overall performance this season, they can cover the spread of -5.5.
- Pick: Purdue -5.5
