Purdue vs Iowa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery, center, reacts after being called for a technical foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2024, 11:41 AM
  • Purdue (10-6) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Iowa (8-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 165.5 points
  • Purdue / Iowa TV channel: FS1

The Purdue Boilermakers (10-6) visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (8-9) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 2:10pm EST in Iowa City, IA.

Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Purdue vs. Iowa Over/Under is 165.5 total points.

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Purdue vs. Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Purdue-6.5 -110O 165.5 -110-275
Iowa +6.5 -110U 165.5 -110+225

Purdue vs Iowa Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Purdue vs Iowa Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Purdue have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 34 games (+9.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 28 games (+8.90 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 34 games (+2.90 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 32 games (+13.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+6.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.90 Units / 13% ROI)

Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue has a 11-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.4 Units / 22.22% ROI).

  • 11-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.3 Units / 7.04% ROI
  • 13-5 when betting the Over for +7.5 Units / 37.97% ROI
  • 5-13 when betting the Under for -9.35 Units / -47.1% ROI

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 8-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.45 Units / -0.74% ROI
  • 13-4 when betting the Over for +8.6 Units / 46.11% ROI
  • 4-13 when betting the Under for -10.35 Units / -55.2% ROI

Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue has averaged 1.43 points per shot (1,532 points/1,074 shots) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Purdue has averaged 1.43 points per shot (1,532 points/1,074 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Purdue has averaged 1.43 points per shot (1,532 points/1,074 shots) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.29

Purdue has averaged 1.42 points per shot (764 points/538 shots) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (443 assists/ 236 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (339 assists/ 170 TOs) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (339 assists/ 170 TOs) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (581 assists/ 287 TOs) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (1,431 points/1,277 shots) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (3,444 points/3,165 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (1,248 points/1,141 shots) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (2,647 points/2,321 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.26

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has 140 steals this season — 2nd most among Big 10 Teams

Iowa has averaged 7.7 steals per game (230 steals/30 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,423/3,068) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%

Iowa has allowed 77.0 points per game (2,927 points/38 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 73.8


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