Purdue vs Iowa Picks and Prediction – 2/5/2025

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 02/03/2025 at 7:40 PM ET

Purdue at Iowa 02/04/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 2/5/2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: PUR -7 ; O/U 153.5

Purdue vs Iowa Prediction

On Tuesday, the No. 10-ranked Purdue Boilermakers visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa to play the Iowa Hawkeyes in a Big Ten battle. Purdue is 17-5 overall and second in the Big Ten at 9-2. Purdue defeated Indiana 81-76 on Friday night. Braden Smith was the leading scorer for Purdue with 24 points. Purdue has won two straight and nine of the last 10. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

Trey Kaufman-Renn leads Purdue in scoring and rebounding, averaging 18.4 points at 6.2 rebounds per game. Braden Smith is the second-leading scorer and the leader in assists, averaging 15.8 points and 8.8 assists per game. Purdue has three players who average double figures in scoring. The Boilermakers score an average of 77.7 points per game.

The Iowa Hawkeyes look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Tuesday when hosting Purdue. Iowa is 13-8 overall and 4-6 in Big Ten play. The Hawkeyes lost to Ohio State 82-65 a week ago this past Monday. The leading scorer for Ohio in the loss to the Buckeyes was Drew Thelwell with 20 points. The Hawkeyes shot only 39.3% overall and were outrebounded 43-31. 

Owen Freeman leads Iowa in scoring and rebounding, averaging 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Brock Harding is the leader in assists, averaging 6.0 per game. Payton Sandfort is second in scoring, averaging 16.0 points per game, and is one of four players who average double figures in scoring. Iowa scores an average of 85.7 points per game.

Purdue vs Iowa Pick Analysis

The Purdue Boilermakers will win on Tuesday when visiting the Iowa Hawkeyes. Purdue has covered the number in seven of its last nine, while Iowa has failed to cover the number in each of its last five. Purdue scores an average of 77.7 points per game and has the 12th-best field goal shooting percentage at 49.4%. Iowa scores plenty at 85.7 points per game but is allowing an average of 78.5 points per game and that will be the Hawkeyes’ downfall on Tuesday. Final Score Prediction, Purdue Boilermakers win and cover ATS 80-71.

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for Iowa vs Purdue

Purdue Boilermakers -7