Iowa at Purdue 3/13/22 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Tony G |

Last Updated: 03/12/2022 at 8:15 PM ET

Iowa at Purdue 3/13/22 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Iowa will face off against Purdue in the big 10 tournament championship game on Sunday for a tip off time of 3:30 PM Eastern. This game will be available on CBS. Iowa comes into this game with a record on the season of 25–9, and are ranked 24 in the nation coming off a huge victory in the semifinals against Indiana by the score of 80–77. Jordan Bohannon banked in a desperation three to move Iowa on to the final round.

Purdue comes into this game with a record on the season of 27–6, and are currently ranked number nine in the nation. Purdue is coming off a strong performance in the semifinals against Michigan State by the score of 75–70. Jaden Ivy lead the way for Purdue with 22 points going 50% from the field and 75% from the free-throw line.

Jaden Ivy is also the team leader for Purdue in points per game averaging 17.2 on the season with a field goal percentage of 45.9%, and a free throw percentage of 73.7%. Zach Edey is the team leader for Purdue in rebounds per game averaging 7.5 and is also the team leader in minutes per game averaging 31.8 on the season.

Keegan Murray is the team leader for Iowa averaging 23.4 points per game on the season with a field goal percentage of 55.7%, and a free-throw percentage of 73.6%. Keegan Murray is also the team leader for Iowa in rebounds per game this season averaging 8.6. Joe Toussaint is the team leader for Iowa in minutes per game averaging 17.8.

As a team, Iowa is averaging 84 points per game and allowing their opponent 71.3 on the season. Purdue is averaging 80.4 points per game allowing their opponent 68.5 on the season. The difference in this matchup will be the Purdue often shooting 49.7% from the field while Iowa is only shooting 45.6%. Final Score Prediction: Purdue wins 80–79.

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