Purdue Hosts Indiana in Big Ten Matchup
West Lafayette, Indiana – The No. 7 Purdue Boilermakers (21-5, 11-4 Big Ten) will host the Indiana Hoosiers (17-9, 8-7 Big Ten) at Mackey Arena on Friday, February 20, 2026, with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Purdue enters the game as a double-digit favorite, currently favored by 10.5 points. The over/under for the game is set at 148.5 points.
How to Watch
- When: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermakers | -10.5 | -121 | -105 | 148.5 | -111 | -112 | -746 | +500 |
Prediction
According to FOX Sports, the pick against the spread is Indiana (+10.5) and the pick on the over/under is Over (148.5). The predicted final score is Purdue 81, Indiana 71.
Betting Insights
The implied score based on the spread and over/under is Boilermakers 80, Hoosiers 69. The Boilermakers have an 88.2% chance to win the game based on the moneyline’s implied probability, while the Hoosiers have a 16.7% implied probability of victory.
Purdue has a 12-14-0 record against the spread this season. Indiana is 13-13-0 ATS. Purdue is 6-8 ATS when favored by at least 10.5 points, while Indiana has covered the spread in its only game as an underdog by 10.5 points or more.
The Boilermakers and their opponent have exceeded the 148.5-point total in 14 of their games this year. The Hoosiers have played in 15 games with more than 148.5 points scored. The total for this matchup is 14.3 points fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.
Purdue has won 18 of 22 games when favored this season (81.8%). Indiana has won twice in seven games as an underdog.
Recent Results
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Boilermakers | -4.5 | 150.5 | -217 | +178 | 72-67 IND |
| 2/23/2025 | Boilermakers | -3.5 | 148.5 | -185 | +153 | 73-58 IND |
| 1/31/2025 | Boilermakers | -12.5 | 146.5 | -813 | +554 | 81-76 PUR |
Key Players
Purdue
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Smith | 26 | 14.9 | 3.8 | 8.7 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Fletcher Loyer | 26 | 13.4 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Trey Kaufman-Renn | 24 | 13.0 | 9.1 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Oscar Cluff | 26 | 10.2 | 7.2 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| C.J. Cox | 26 | 8.2 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Indiana
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Wilkerson | 26 | 21.2 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 3.3 |
| Tucker DeVries | 26 | 13.8 | 5.3 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.7 |
| Tayton Conerway | 23 | 10.1 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Reed Bailey | 26 | 9.0 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Nick Dorn | 24 | 8.8 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
