Purdue vs Indiana +3.5 O/U 150.5
- Date & Time: February 23, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET
- Location: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Indiana
- Broadcast: CBS
Purdue Boilermakers:
- Record: 19-8 overall, 11-5 in the Big Ten
- Rank: No. 13
- Key Player: Trey Kaufman-Renn (19.6 points per game, 61.2% shooting)
- Recent Performance: Lost three consecutive games, including a 75-66 loss to Michigan State
- Previous Meeting: Defeated Indiana 81-76 on January 31
Indiana Hoosiers:
- Record: 15-11 overall, 6-9 in the Big Ten
- Recent Performance: Lost six of their last seven games, including a 72-68 loss to UCLA
- Key Player: Luke Goode (16 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals in the last game)
- NCAA Tournament Chances: Need a win to improve their chances of making it to the tournament
- Recent Performance and Momentum: Although Purdue has lost three consecutive games, they are a top-15 team with a solid record (19-8). Their losses have been against tough opponents, and they are likely to be highly motivated to end their losing streak. This determination could translate into a dominant performance.
- Key Player: Trey Kaufman-Renn, the junior forward, has been a standout performer for Purdue this season, averaging 19.6 points per game on 61.2% shooting. His scoring ability and efficiency make him a formidable threat that Indiana will have difficulty containing.
- Previous Meeting: Purdue already defeated Indiana earlier this season with a score of 81-76 on January 31. This victory shows that Purdue has the capability to outplay Indiana, and they could do so again with an even larger margin.
- Indiana’s Struggles: Indiana has lost six of their last seven games, indicating a downward trend in their performance. Their current form suggests that they may struggle to compete against a strong Purdue team, potentially leading to a larger point differential.
- Defensive Strength: Purdue has a solid defense, which could stifle Indiana’s offensive efforts. By limiting Indiana’s scoring opportunities, Purdue can create a significant point gap and secure a comfortable victory.
I think that Purdue needs a slump buster and no better place to do it than against an in state rival. Indiana has some pretty big issues. They have been inconsistent in games on both offense and defense. According to Haslametrics, Purdue has many of the key matchup advantages over the Hoosiers as see here. The Boilers are the much better coached team under Matt Painter compared to Mike Woodson who lost eight of his last 10 games.
Thank god this isn’t football. I think that Purdue gets it right today and gets the easy win in Bloomington.
Purdue -3.5 – 2.5 stars
