Indiana Hoosiers vs Purdue Boilermakers Picks and Predictions for Friday February 20 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 02/20/2026, 12:45 AM ET

The Indiana Hoosiers travel to face the Purdue Boilermakers on Friday, February 20, 2026, with tipoff scheduled for 8:00 PM ET at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. The rivalry matchup will be televised nationally on FOX. At the time of this writing, the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for additional analysis and daily selections.

Indiana Hoosiers Looking to Steal One on the Road

Indiana enters this matchup with a 17-9 overall record and an 8-7 mark in the Big Ten. The Hoosiers have been competitive in conference play, recently losing to Illinois 71-51, winning over Oregon 92-74, winning over Wisconsin 78-77 in overtime, losing to USC 81-75, and winning over UCLA 98-97 in double overtime. They have shown resilience in tight games.

Offensively, Indiana averages 80.3 points per game while allowing 71.3. The Hoosiers shoot 47% from the field and average 34.0 rebounds per game. They also distribute the ball well at 17.3 assists per contest, while contributing 2.8 blocks and 5.0 steals per game defensively.

The strength of this Indiana team is its offensive balance. With strong shooting efficiency and solid ball movement, they can score in bunches when the pace increases. However, consistency on the defensive end will be key in this rivalry environment.

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Purdue Boilermakers Dominant at Mackey Arena

Purdue comes into this contest with a 21-5 overall record and an 11-4 mark in the Big Ten. The Boilermakers recently lost to Michigan 91-80 but won over Iowa 78-57, won over Nebraska 80-77 in overtime, won over Oregon 68-64, and won over Maryland 93-63. They have consistently found ways to close out games at home.

The Boilermakers average 82.5 points per game while allowing 69.5. They shoot an efficient 50% from the field and grab 36.7 rebounds per contest. Purdue also excels in ball movement, averaging 19.5 assists per game, along with 2.9 blocks and 5.9 steals.

Purdue’s efficiency stands out. Shooting 50% from the floor while controlling the glass and sharing the basketball makes them extremely difficult to defend. Their offensive execution and rebounding edge often dictate the tempo at Mackey Arena.

Indiana Hoosiers vs Purdue Boilermakers Pick

Indiana Hoosiers vs Purdue Boilermakers Spread Pick

Pick: Purdue Boilermakers

Purdue’s home-court advantage combined with their offensive efficiency gives them the edge in this rivalry matchup. While Indiana has shown the ability to compete in close games, Purdue’s rebounding and shooting percentage should allow them to control stretches of the game. I expect the Boilermakers to protect their home floor.

Indiana Hoosiers vs Purdue Boilermakers Total Pick

Pick: Over

I anticipate a high-scoring Big Ten battle. Both teams average over 80 points per game, and with their offensive efficiency and ability to push tempo, I see this matchup climbing into the mid-80s for both sides. In a rivalry setting, scoring often comes in bursts, and I believe this one clears the total.

Final Score Prediction: Purdue 86, Indiana 81

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