Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/14

The Purdue Boilermakers, ranked #13, will play against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The game will be at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, and will start at 5:00 PM ET. This Big Ten conference game will be shown on FOX. Purdue has a strong record of 20-4 this season and is favored by 2.5 points. Meanwhile, Iowa has an 18-6 record, and they are underdogs in this matchup. The over/under for the game is set at 141.5 points.

Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes
  • Venue: Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City IA
  • Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Purdue Spread -2.5 (-110), Iowa Spread +2.5 (-115), Purdue MoneyLine -145, Iowa MoneyLine +116, Over/Under 141.5 (-113/-118)

Purdue Boilermakers Team Preview

Purdue Boilermakers are ranked #13 and play in the Big Ten Conference. They have a strong record of 20-4 this season. In their recent games, they have been consistent, winning their last three.

Offensively, Purdue averages 82.8 points per game, placing them 64th in scoring. They have a high field goal percentage of 50.3, ranking 17th. Their effective field goal percentage is even better at 57.9, ranking 15th.

Key players include Braden Smith, who averages 15.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Fletcher Loyer contributes 13.6 points per game with a 38.8% three-point shooting rate. Trey Kaufman-Renn is also a strong player, averaging 12.4 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.

Iowa Hawkeyes Team Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes have had a solid season so far with an 18-6 record. At home, they are strong with a 14-1 record. They are part of the Big Ten Conference and have been performing well in conference play.

Offensively, the Hawkeyes score 77.8 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 50.6%, which is ranked 14th. They make about 8.1 three-pointers per game and have a free throw percentage of 76.8%.

Bennett Stirtz is a key player for Iowa, averaging 20.4 points per game. Tavion Banks contributes with 11.0 points per game. The team has a good mix of scoring and defense, although they only get 7.5 steals per game.

BTB Betting Pick

Purdue is favored by 2.5 points against Iowa. Purdue’s strong offense, scoring 82.8 points per game, could be key. Iowa averages 77.8 points per game. Purdue’s better rebounding and assist stats give them an edge. The pick is Purdue to cover the -2.5 spread.

The over/under line for this game is 141.5 points. Both teams have efficient offenses, with Purdue and Iowa ranking high in field goal percentage. However, their slower pace of play suggests a lower scoring game. The recommendation is to take the under at 141.5 points.