The No. 25 Iowa Hawkeyes (11-2, 0-2 Big 10) travel to Purdue to play the Boilermakers (8-5, 1-1 Big 10) in what should be a high-scoring game. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction
In the Hawkeyes’ last outing, they topped the UMKC Kangaroos, 77-63. Getting to the free throw line was one of Iowa’s biggest advantages. They had 38 free throw attempts, while UMKC had just 12. Iowa was led by Tyler Cook, who put up 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
The Boilermakers won big over the Fairfield Stags in their last game, 90-57. The Boilermakers had a much better free throw rate (0.203 vs. 0.083) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 25.0). Carsen Edwards was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 10-for-17 shooting from the field.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the nation’s best offenses face off. Purdue ranks 31st with 115.7 points per 100 possessions and Iowa is 15th (117.5).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Cook (0 points) has been stellar for the Hawkeyes while Ryan Cline (0 points) has made great contributions to the Boilermakers.
After the Boilermakers won the sole contest against the Hawkeyes last season, 87-64, these teams will clash for the first time this year. Purdue made 20 of its 33 three pointers (60.6 percent). Iowa, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.102 vs. 0.017).
Iowa Hawkeyes at Purdue Boilermakers ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Iowa, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Purdue averages 29.2 three pointers per game, which ranks seventh in the nation. Iowa ranks 176th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
The Boilermakers average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 85th in the country. The Hawkeyes rank 168th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
Purdue ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Iowa ranks 99th (6.4).
The Boilermakers rank 15th in rebounds allowed per game (30.2) while the Hawkeyes rank 87th (33.6).
Iowa is fifth in the NCAA with 1.6 blocks allowed per game while Purdue is 39th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
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The Hawkeyes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.8, up from 12.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Boilermakers have scored an average of 85.6 points per game (7.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
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