The Purdue Boilermakers seek a sixth straight win over the Iowa Hawkeyes when the Big Ten rivals collide today.
With both teams in a groove offensively, my Purdue vs. Iowa predictions and college basketball picks will focus on the total, where the Over is in play.
Purdue vs Iowa prediction
Purdue vs Iowa best bet: Over 142.5 (-116)
The Iowa Hawkeyes boast the top scoring defense in the Big Ten, but the Purdue Boilermakers have already proven they can puncture that shell, beating them 79-72 earlier this year.
During Purdue’s five-game win streak over Iowa, the two teams have combined to cruise past the 142.5-point total, crossing 150 points every time.
Both are shooting better than 50% from the field, and are Top 30 in 3-point shooting.
This will be the seventh straight game Iowa has had a scoring line set at 142.5 points or lower, with the Over cashing five of the previous six times.
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Purdue vs Iowa same-game parlay
Senior guard Bennett Stirtz went for 32 points against Maryland, giving him three 30+ point games in his last four. But Stirtz has yet to go big on the big stage, failing to crack 20 points in four games vs. ranked teams, including 19 against Purdue earlier this season.
Braden Smith has only dished out eight assists twice in his last seven games, but he’s had at least eight dimes in three of his last four against the Hawkeyes.
Purdue vs Iowa SGP
- Over 142.5
- Bennett Stirtz Under 22.5 points
- Braden Smith Over 7.5 assists
Our beyond the arc SGP: The Stirtz and Smith show
Stirtz has pulled down at least three rebounds in five of his last eight games, including three last time vs. Purdue.
I like Smith’s shooting from distance of late, as he’s hit at least two triples in seven of his last nine games.
Purdue vs Iowa SGP
- Over 142.5
- Bennett Stirtz Under 22.5 points
- Bennett Stirtz Over 2.5 rebounds
- Braden Smith Over 7.5 assists
- Braden Smith Over 1.5 3-point makes
Purdue vs Iowa odds
- Spread: Purdue -2 | Iowa +2
- Moneyline: Purdue -155 | Iowa +130
- Over/Under: Over 142.5 | Under 142.5
Purdue vs Iowa betting trend to know
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How to watch Purdue vs Iowa
| Location | Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA |
| Date | Saturday, February 14, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 5:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FOX |
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