The No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (18-2, 7-0 Big 10) put their 14-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the Iowa Hawkeyes (10-10, 1-6 Big 10) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
Purdue Boilermakers at Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Prediction
The last time the Boilermakers played, they blew out the Wisconsin Badgers, 78-50. Purdue’s 12.6 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Wisconsin, who had a mark of 27.3. The Boilermakers’ mark was better than their season average of 14.9, while the Badgers’ was above their season average of 15.5. With 21 points on 9-for-16 shooting, Carsen Edwards was the game’s high scorer.
The Hawkeyes lost to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in their last outing, 80-64. Rutgers’ free throw rate was their biggest strength over Iowa. The Scarlet Knights had a rate of 0.278 (above their season average of 0.202), while the Hawkeyes posted a mark of 0.131 (below their season average of 0.261). Iowa’s Jordan Bohannon put together a good game, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
Getting to the line might be scarce for Iowa in this matchup. The Hawkeyes currently rank 117th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.255, while Purdue ranks fourth in FTA rate allowed (0.159). Furthermore, the Boilermakers rank 50th in turnover percentage (16.8 percent), while the Hawkeyes rank 309th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.7 percent).
Bohannon has averaged 15.6 points and 6.0 assists over the last five games for Iowa.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Hawkeyes won the last game 83-78. The Hawkeyes had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 21.2) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.617 vs. 0.538).
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Purdue ranks 10th in assists per game (18.1) while Iowa ranks 191st in assists allowed per game (15.2).
The Boilermakers rank 89th in steals per game (6.7) while the Hawkeyes rank 155th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Purdue averages 23.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 104th in the nation. Iowa ranks 161st in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
The Hawkeyes rank 24th in rebounds per game (40.0) while the Boilermakers rank 65th (38.1).
Both of these teams are exceptional at blocking the ball. Purdue is 10th in the nation with 6.0 blocks per game while Iowa is 38th with 4.8 blocks per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Boilermakers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 21.2, down from 22.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hawkeyes have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 87.0 points per game (10.7 above their season average).
