Purdue vs Indiana Prediction – College Basketball Picks 1/16/24

The Purdue Boilermakers and Indiana Hoosiers face of on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at Bloomington Assembly Hall. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Purdue vs Indiana prediction.

Indiana Needs This Win

Indiana needs to pick up as many quality wins as possible and this one of those games they need to win. Indiana faced off against Minnesota in the last game and they gave up only 62 points on the way to the victory. Mackenzie Mgbako was the top player for Indiana putting up 19 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Indiana on the season is averaging 74.4 points while their defense is giving up 72.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 191st but this game is going to come down to the defense making stops. Malik Reneau is averaging 16.3 points while shooting 58.2 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from behind the three point line.

Purdue Looks to Build On Last Game

Purdue has had a couple of bad losses this season, but they sure looked good in the last game. Purdue faced off against Penn State and the offense scored 95 points on the way to the victory. Zach Edey had a strong game putting up 30 points, 20 rebounds, and three assists. Purdue on the season is averaging 85 points while their defense is giving up 69.5 points per game. Zach Edey on the season is averaging 22.3 points while grabbing over 10 rebounds per game. He shoots 64.5 percent from the field. 

Purdue vs Indiana Betting Prediction

Purdue is going to make a statement here in this game. This Indiana squad just isn’t good, and it’s not going to get any easier in this game. Idinaa’s defnese is going to really struggle here, and that will be the difference here as Purdue is going to get the job done with ease. Look for Purdue to score at least 85 points here and that will be enough for them to cover the spread. Back Purdue against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Purdue -8.5