An Analysis of Purdue vs Indiana Matchup: Odds, Player Props, and Predictions for February 23rd

• The #13 Purdue Boilermakers visit the Indiana Hoosiers in Big Ten action on Sunday at 1:30 pm ET
• Purdue has lost three straight games while IU has dropped six of seven
• See the Purdue vs Indiana odds, player props, and predictions on February 23

Two struggling teams meet in Bloomington on Sunday when the #13 Purdue Boilermakers (19-8, 5-5 away, 11-5 Big Ten, 15-12 ATS) visit the Indiana Hoosiers (15-11, 11-4 home, 6-9 Big Ten, 14-12 ATS) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 1:30 pm ET. Purdue has lost three in a row for the first time this season but they enter Sunday as 3.5-point road favorites against an equally-struggling Hoosiers team.

Purdue vs Indiana Odds

The Purdue vs Indiana point spread lists the Boilermakers as a 3.5-point road favorite and -183 on the moneyline. The Hoosiers come back as +150 home underdogs in Sunday’s college basketball odds. The game total is sitting at 149.5 with -110 odds both ways.

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Indiana is 12-14 over/under so far this season, staying under in each of their last four games. Purdue, on the other hand, has been one of the better over bets in DI, going 16-11 O/U. The Boilermakers have gone over in six of their last eight games, but stayed under in two of their last three.

Both teams have been struggling of late. The Boilermakers have dropped three in a row – 75-73 at Michigan, 94-84 vs Wisconsin, 75-66 at Michigan State – falling from second in the Big Ten all the way to fourth in the process. Indiana’s only win in its last seven games was a stunning 71-67 road upset over Michigan State last Tuesday. They were 11-0 at home until they fell 94-69 to Illinois on Jan. 14, which started a run of four straight home setbacks that also includes narrow losses to Maryland (79-78), Michigan (70-67), and UCLA (72-68).

Indiana played Purdue close in their first matchup in West Lafayette on Jan. 31, falling 81-76 but easily covering as 12-point road underdogs.

PUR vs IU Player Props

PUR vs IU player props from bet365 on Feb 23. See SBD’s list of the top US betting sites.

Purdue big man Trey Kaufman-Renn (19.6 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 2.5 APG) has the highest point total of the night at 20.5 while teammate Braden Smith (16.1 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 8.8 APG) is next at 17.5 O/U. Smith, who is second in the nation in assists per game, has the highest assist total at 6.5 with the over favored.

The highest rebound total belongs to IU center Oumar Ballo (13.5 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 2.3 APG) at 7.5. Mackenzie Mgbako (13.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.2 APG) has the highest point total on the Indiana side at just 13.5 O/U.

Purdue vs Indiana Prediction & Picks

Outside of their 94-69 loss to Illinois six weeks ago, the Hoosiers’ current four-game skid at home has been filled with close losses. The last three came by a total of seven points. Their 11-0 start at home didn’t feature any real marquee victories, but IU did register four dominant top-100 victories: #74 South Carolina (87-71), #86 Providence (89-73), #89 Minnesota (82-67), and #58 USC (82-69).

I like the way Indiana matches up with Purdue. They have a ton of size and they use it; their top-three scorers are all frontcourt players who stand 6’9 or taller. Purdue’s huge, glaring weakness is its interior defense: the Boilermakers allow opponents to shoot 55.5% from inside the arc, which is 331st out of all 364 Division I teams.

This is a great spot to back a home underdog in front of a rabid fanbase against an opponent they can clearly exploit in a meaningful way.

PUR vs IU Picks:

• Indiana moneyline (+150)
• Ballo over 11.5 points (-125)

Sascha Paruk’s 2024-25 NCAAM betting record: 25-16 (+6.59 units)

The Purdue Boilermakers and Indiana Hoosiers are set to face off in a highly anticipated college basketball matchup on February 23rd. Both teams have had their fair share of ups and downs this season, making this game even more intriguing for fans and bettors alike.

When looking at the odds for this game, Purdue comes in as the favorite with a spread of -6.5 points. This means that they are expected to win by at least 7 points according to oddsmakers. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 140.5, indicating that it could be a relatively low-scoring affair.

In terms of player props, there are a few key players to keep an eye on in this matchup. For Purdue, forward Trevion Williams has been a force in the paint all season long, averaging 15.2 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Look for him to have a big impact on the game and potentially exceed his point total prop.

On the Indiana side, guard Trayce Jackson-Davis has been the go-to scorer for the Hoosiers, averaging 20.3 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. He will need to have a big game if Indiana hopes to pull off the upset against Purdue.

As for predictions, it’s always tough to predict the outcome of a college basketball game with certainty. However, based on recent performances and overall team talent, it seems likely that Purdue will come out on top in this matchup. They have been playing well as of late and have the advantage of playing at home.

That being said, Indiana is a talented team in their own right and should not be counted out. If they can limit turnovers and get solid contributions from their role players, they could make this game much closer than expected.

In conclusion, the Purdue vs Indiana matchup on February 23rd is shaping up to be an exciting game with plenty of betting opportunities. Keep an eye on the odds, player props, and predictions leading up to the game to make informed decisions when placing your bets.